| Wildflower Information for Cuphea viscosissima | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Blue waxweed |
| Family | Lythraceae (Loosestrife family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: six |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | annual |
| Peak bloom period | late-August to September |
| Origin | native |
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Cuphea viscosissima
Common name: Blue waxweed