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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

Common Names add Mexican Heather edit | delete Mexican False Heather edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Dainty flowers cover this plant all summer. Outstanding for gardens or pots. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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