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 10–10Climate Mediterranean

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lythraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — an accent in mixed borders; from late spring into fall

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 54

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, requiring less

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — perennial / shrub for full or half; its compact size also makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens or smaller spaces

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, image 53

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — lavender to white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates; and trimming should be done, image 55

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; perennial / shrub with lavender and pink blooms, image 56

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) — making it ideal for borders; scientifically known as Cuphea hyssopifolia, image 57

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — scientifically known as Cuphea hyssopifolia; the flowers are approximately 0.5 inches in length and emerge in, image 58

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — resembling that of heather; this charming plant typically reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet, image 61

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — is a versatile and evergreen shrub that brings a touch of delicate beauty to any landscape design; consider, image 59

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — with small lance-shaped leaves measuring roughly 0.5 to 1 inch in length; provide False Heather with, image 62

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) — from late spring into fall; cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form, image 66

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — provide False Heather with well-draining soil and regular watering while establishing the plant; lavender and, image 67

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering; making it ideal for, image 68

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — These deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's profusion of petite; or in container plantings, image 63

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) — an accent in mixed borders; from late spring into fall, image 73

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — or in container plantings where its continual blooms can be appreciated up close; an accent in mixed borders, image 74

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — and trimming should be done after the main flowering period to encourage further blooming; <br><br>In the, image 70

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