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Cuphea hyssopifolia (Cuphea, Dwarf Mexican Heather)

Cuphea, Dwarf Mexican Heather

False Heather

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Quick growing Mexican native perennial that reaches only twelve inches tall and wide returning in the spring if mulched heavily. Small attractive purple flowers appear in the early summer that stay till winter.

Attracts bees and butterflies easily.

Flowering Perennial

Flower Color:

Purple

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Height

12 Inches

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Spread

12 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone 9a

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
Medium
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Perennial
Water Needs
Low