Mexican Heather

Mexican Heather

Scientific Name

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 11

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Mexican Heather grows best in Partial Shade.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Low

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Spreading
  • Irregular

Leaf Persistence

Mexican Heather is Deciduous

Spread

2-3 feet

Height

1-2 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Small

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Small

Flower Month

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • White
  • Purple

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies

UF IFAS Ext FFL