BATFACE   Cuphea llavea   Butterfly Nectar Plant

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Batface flower, Mickey Mouse Flower (Cuphea llaeva) Butterfly Nectar Plant
Batface Flower
Micky Mouse flower
Butterfly Nectar Plant
Cuphea llaevaBatface flower, Mickey Mouse Flower (Cuphea llaeva) Butterfly Nectar Plant
Batface Flower
Micky Mouse flower
Butterfly Nectar Plant
Cuphea llaevaCloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae) Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) drinking nectar from Batface Flower (Cuphea llavea)
Cloudless Sulphur Phoebis sennae Butterfly
drinking nectar from
Batface Flower Cuphea llavea

Botanical Name: Cuphea llavea

Common Names: Batface, Bat Face, or Mickey Mouse

Plant type: Perennial Herb

Zone: 8 – 11

Light: Sun to light shade

Size: Eighteen inches

Water: Water frequently especially when first transplated – tolerates dry soil

Soil: Well drained soil

Propagation: Cuttings

Bloom: Red petals/purple base

Note: A special nectar attractant and source for larger butterflies, Sulphur butterflies, and Swallowtail butterflies.

Note: Hummingbirds enjoy this plant.