Mexican Heather Shrub

Commonly referred to as mexican heather or false heather it is of no relation to the european family of heathers.

Mexican heather shrub. The species name alludes to the similarity of the foliage to that of the european herb hyssop. Mexican heather s cuphea hyssopifolia lacy leaves and nearly nonstop lavender blooms bring year round texture and color to gardens in u s. Mexican heather is also known as false heather to distinguish it from actual heather plants. Clusters of tiny flowers usually in shades of purple but sometimes in pink or white bloom all along the stems from spring to fall or even year round in mild climates.

Prized for its lacy foliage and numerous jewel like flowers cuphea commonly called mexican heather makes an ideal container or border plant. Mexican heather seeds are fairly easy to grow and the plant is low maintenance and easy to care for provided that you adhere to its specific soil water and light requirements. What is a mexican heather plant. In some regions this plant is known as the elfin herb due to its small flowers and foliage.

Mexican heather cuphea hyssopifolia is a very popular fast growing plant. Mexican heather is a densely branched shrub belonging to the lythraceae family and is native to mexico and guatemala. Gardeners like it because it demands very little maintenance but provides charming purple flowers and strong green foliage. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b.

Growing just 10 to 18 inches tall this shrubby tropical annual is smothered in blooms all summer long. It grows best in warm climates although it can also be planted indoors in a colder environment. Also known as false heather mexican heather cuphea hyssopifolia is a flowering groundcover that produces masses of bright green leaves. When planting your mexican heather bush select a location that has direct sunlight for a few hours and partial shade.

It is also known as false heather artificial heather elfin herb with and cuphea hyssopifolia being the botanical name.