Cuphea - Tiny Mice
The Cuphea Tiny Mice, 'Cuphea llavea', is a Proven Selections plant that is used in combos and containers. Tiny Mice can be used as a landscape or ornamental plant. They flower with a very unusual vibrant red and purple blooms that resemble mouse ears from spring through fall. Summers heat will not stop these unique flowers. The stems become slightly woody, arching and weather tough conditions. Place them in well drained soil and then look for Hummingbirds as they begin to flower. Pinching in early summer will promote branchingFor zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... additional info
Bidens - Peter's Golden Carpet The Bidens Peter's Golden Carpet, 'Bidens ferulifolia', produces abundant, small, honey hued yellow flowers on well behaved plants. The Peter's Golden Carpet is a Proven Winners plant. This dream in golden yellow, with its big, brilliant flowers, its early flowering, compact and harmonious growth habit is ideal for beds, hanging baskets, borders, and containers. It is also heat and drought tolerant with few pest or disease problems and performs well in the landscape. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
