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Cuphea hyssopifolia - Mexican Heather

Market price from $1.70 to $5.05

Cuphea hyssopifolia is a delightful evergreen shrub often referred to as Mexican Heather. With its origins rooted in the exotic lands of Mexico and Guatemala, this charismatic plant is celebrated for its profuse display of appealing lavender, pink, or white blossoms. These delightful bursts of color bloom persistently from summer through fall, creating an alluring spectacle for butterflies and hummingbirds. The shrub's dense coverage of glossy, lance-shaped green leaves provides a breath-taking contrast to the delicate flowers, making it a standout piece. Its compact stature, reaching 2 feet both in height and spread, makes the Mexican Heather an exemplary border plant, a vibrant ground cover, or an eye-catching addition to pots. Well-adapted to full sun or partial shade, it relishes average to well-drained soils and offers resilience in the face of heat and humidity. Illuminate your landscape with the straightforward yet impressive beauty of the value-packed Mexican Heather, an effortless choice to infuse long-lasting, continuous color in your garden.

  • Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: lavender, pink, or white flowers
  • Foilage: Glossy, lance-shaped green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Tolerance: Heat and humidity tolerant
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