Cuphea hyssopifolia
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Mexican Heather
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 1-2' x 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 16-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Cuphea hyssopifolia is also called False Mexican Heather. It is a small tropical evergreen shrub with compact form and very fine textured foliage. It grows to a maximum height of about 24 inches. Cuphea hyssopifolia grows to form flat topped mounds 18-36 inches in diameter. The plant’s flat feathery sprays of foliage are 12-18 inches long and are highly branched. The small leaves resemble Scotch heather and are about 3/4 to 1 inch long and 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. The leaves are arranged alternately on the length of the stems giving it a fern-like appearance.
