Also Known As
- False heather
- Cuphea hyssopifolia
- Elfin Herb
- Hawaiian Heather
How to Care?
 Sunlight
- Full/Shaded sunlight
Water
- Thrice a week
 Location
- Outdoor
Maintenance
- Low care
 Size
- 8 × 8 Inches Approx.
Season
- All season
Fragrance
- No
Specialty
- Beautiful Foliage & Small Flowering
The Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is a delightful and charming flowering plant that steals hearts with its bountiful blooms and fine-textured foliage. Hailing from Mexico and Central America, this low-growing, evergreen perennial has become a popular choice for bringing a burst of color and elegance to gardens, borders, and containers.
Key Features:
- Vivid Blossoms: The Mexican Heather showcases an abundance of petite, tubular flowers that form clusters of color resembling a sea of tiny stars. These charming blooms come in various captivating shades, including lavender, pink, purple, and white, painting your landscape with a kaleidoscope of hues.
- Soft and Fine Foliage: Complementing its striking flowers, the Mexican Heather features delicate, feathery leaves that create a soft and fine-textured foliage. The vibrant green color of the foliage provides a captivating backdrop for the colorful flowers.
- Compact and Versatile Growth: With its mounding and compact growth habit, the Mexican Heather stays small and tidy, making it a versatile choice for edging paths, borders, and as a delightful ground cover. It also thrives in containers, adding beauty to patios and balconies.
- Nature’s Invitation: The nectar-rich flowers of the Mexican Heather are a magnet for pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, creating a lively and buzzing atmosphere in your garden.
- Enduring Beauty: The Mexican Heather is a perennial plant that blooms generously from spring through fall, offering a prolonged season of beauty and vibrancy to your outdoor sanctuary.
- Heat and Drought Tolerance: Resilient and adaptable, the Mexican Heather is well-suited to warm climates and displays impressive heat and drought tolerance once established.
- Low-Maintenance Darling: As a relatively low-maintenance plant, the Mexican Heather requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and those new to gardening.
Create a Colorful Tapestry with Mexican Heather!
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