Mexican Heather
Scientific Name
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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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
