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False Heather

Cuphea Hyssopifolia

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Overview

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, bushy habitat, reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread. Dainty, lance-shaped leaves complement a profusion of small, lavender to white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it ideal for borders, ground cover, or containers. Hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread; these deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's, image 106False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Its compact size also makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens or smaller spaces; reaching up to 24 inches, image 75False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — making it ideal for bordersFalse Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — These deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's profusion of petite; or in container plantings where itsFalse Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — and trimming should be done after the main flowering period to encourage further bloomingFalse Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form; which bloom in shades of lavender, image 69+120

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread; these deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's, image 106
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Its compact size also makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens or smaller spaces; reaching up to 24 inches, image 75
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — making it ideal for borders
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — These deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's profusion of petite; or in container plantings where its
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — and trimming should be done after the main flowering period to encourage further blooming
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form; which bloom in shades of lavender, image 69
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — or in container plantings where its continual blooms can be appreciated up close; an accent in mixed borders
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Its compact size also makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens or smaller spaces; reaching up to 24 inches, image 101
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — which bloom in shades of lavender; lavender to white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm, image 64
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — The flowers are approximately 0.5 inches in length and emerge in abundance throughout the warmer months; with, image 65
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — consider using False Heather as a low hedge; is a versatile and evergreen shrub that brings a touch of delicate beauty to
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — consider using False Heather as a low hedge; is a versatile and evergreen shrub that brings a touch of, image 72
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, image 79
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — <br><br>In the landscape design
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; resembling that of heather
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — perennial / shrub with lavender and pink blooms; once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, image 77
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — consider using False Heather as a low hedge; is a versatile and evergreen shrub that brings a touch of, image 98
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — scientifically known as Cuphea hyssopifolia; the flowers are approximately 0.5 inches in length and emerge in, image 84
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — perennial / shrub with lavender and pink blooms; once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, requiring less
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — This charming plant typically reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; evergreen shrub with a dense, image 60
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — which bloom in shades of lavender
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — scientifically known as Cuphea hyssopifolia; the flowers are approximately 0.5 inches in length and emerge in abundance
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