Cuphea

It grows naturally in eastern North America in open woodlands. It is attractive throughout the season due to its bushy, upright growth and foliage, which also turns bright shades of orange and yellow in the autumn. Individual flowers in the form of white airy stars bloom from pinkish buds in veil-like panicles, highlighted by contrastingly colored reddish calyces. Vase life is about 5 days. Harvest as soon as the flowers open. In the autumn, we also use the stems with beautifully colored leaves.

It grows naturally in eastern North America in open woodlands. It is attractive all season long with its bushy upright growth and foliage, which additionally turns bright shades of orange and yellow in autumn. From pinkish buds, individual flowers bloom in veil-like panicles in the form of sweet pink airy stars, highlighted by contrasting reddish calyces. Vase life is about 5 days. Harvest as soon as the florets open. In autumn, the stems with beautifully colored leaves are also used.