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Cuphea hyssopifolia (Mexican False Heather)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 27104



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Cuphea
Species: Cuphea hyssopifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
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Additional Short Notes add
  • Dainty flowers cover this plant all summer. Outstanding for gardens or pots. edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
kkluv155 (414)
cherylad (2487)
KatyBug (135)


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Bernieh's Garden
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