All Plants (C)
|
CUPHEA hyssopifolia Cubano 'Presidente' False Heather, Mexican Heather, Cigar Flower Subshrub: Evergreen perennial with one inch long tubular flowers. When seen close up, the flowers looke like a mouse face. Thrives in heat. Use in containers, small bordes, or as a ground cover. Attracts pollinators. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: fiery orange. Has a robust and vigorous habit. Height: 10-12 inches. Width: 12-15 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10. |
|
CUPHEA ignea Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant Perennial but grown as an annual: Evergreen in warm climates. Prolific bloomer that is great for beds or containers. Grows best in full sun and has a long flowering time. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers are 1-1.5 inches long. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: red-orange. Height: 12-18". Spread: 24-36". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z11. |
|
CUPHEA viscosissima Blue Waxweed, Tarweed, Clammy Cuphea Annual Herb: Tolerates drought. Native to eastern and central US. Has pretty narrow, 1.5 inch tubular flowers. The stems, leaves and flowers are covered with sticky hairs. Good for containers, beds, borders, and edging paths and walkways. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: purple to purplish red. Height: 1-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
|
|
CYCLAMEN persicum 'Tianis Flame Mix' Cyclamen, Persian Violet, Alpine Violet, Sowbread Tuberous Perennial: Deer resistant. The Tianis series is ideal for outdoors, is easy & fast to grow, is uniform, consistent & floriferous, and is naturally dense and compact. Abundant mid-sized blooms that twist and turn like tiny butterfly wings. Good for borders and rock gardens. Can also be grown as houseplants. Blooms: late fall-winter. Color: assorted. Height: 10 inches. Width: 8 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z8. |
|
|
CYCLAMEN persicum Metis 'Pure White Silverleaf' (Metis Series) Cyclamen, Persian Violet, Alpine Violet, Sowbread Tuberous Perennial: Deer resistant. The mini flowers twist and turn like tiny butterfly winds. The pretty silvery, marbled coloring of the heart-shaped foliage accents the attractive flowers. Good for rock gardens, borders, containers or as a houseplant. Blooms: autumn-early spring. Color: white. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11. Indoors: Provide bright, indirect light and moderate to moist soil. |
|
CYMBALARIA muralis 'Nana' Kenilworth Ivy Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen ground cover, rock garden or container plant. This variety is mat forming and slow growing - not rampant like its parent! Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: darling linaria-like purple flowers. Height: 1 inch. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3. (syn. LINARIA cymbalaria 'Nana') |
|
|
CYMBOPOGON flexuosus (East Indian Lemon Grass) East Indian Lemongrass Perennial Herb: Native to East India. The strongly lemon-scented leaves are used in cooking. They are good in stir-fry, with seafood, in soups, curries, sauces, pickles and tea. Cut into pieces before freezing. Grow in garden or in containers. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Height: 5 feet. Width: 3 feet. Protect plant from freezing in winter. |