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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

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) — Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering; making it ideal for, image 94

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form; which bloom in shades of lavender, image 95

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — from late spring into fall; cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form, image 92

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

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

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

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — These deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's profusion of petite

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — from late spring into fall; cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form

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) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; perennial / shrub with lavender and pink blooms, image 82

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — This charming plant typically reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; evergreen shrub with a dense

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — or in container plantings where its continual blooms can be appreciated up close; an accent in mixed borders, image 100

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — This charming plant typically reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; evergreen shrub with a dense, image 86

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — lavender to white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates; and trimming should be done, image 81

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — The flowers are approximately 0.5 inches in length and emerge in abundance throughout the warmer months; with small

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — This charming plant typically reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet

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

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — <br><br>In the landscape design; perennial / shrub for full or half, image 71

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — making it ideal for borders; scientifically known as Cuphea hyssopifolia, image 83

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Its compact size also makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens or smaller spaces

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Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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