In 2001, approximately 40 accessions were obtained from the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station for evaluation in the Illinois area.  Traits of interest were noted for inclusion in future breeding efforts.  The 8 species grown and their subsequent accessions were:

Cuphea angustifolia: 1 accession

Cuphea calophylla: 1 accession

Cuphea lanceolata: 8 accessions

Cuphea procumbens: 1 accession

Cuphea tolucana: 5 accessions

Cuphea viscosissima: 15 accessions

Cuphea wrightii var. alba: 1 accession

Cuphea wrightii var. wrightii: 13 accession