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Tiny Mice Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice'

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Overview

Cuphea llavea 'Tiny Mice' is a whimsical, low-growing perennial presenting unique, mouse-like flowers with reddish-purple petals and dark, protruding stamens resembling ears. Thriving in full to part sun, it reaches 8-10 inches in height, with an 18-24 inch spread. Its dense, mounding habit and continuous summer to fall blooming make it ideal for borders or as a groundcover. Prefers well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established. USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Tiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — mouse-like flowers with reddish-purple petals and dark
Tiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — Cuphea llavea 'Tiny Mice' is a whimsicalTiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — low-growing perennial presenting unique

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — mouse-like flowers with reddish-purple petals and dark
Tiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — Cuphea llavea 'Tiny Mice' is a whimsical
Tiny Mice Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'Tiny Mice') — low-growing perennial presenting unique
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