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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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Photos (127)

False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — These deep green leaves create a lush backdrop for the plant's profusion of petite; or in container plantings, image 89
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering; making it ideal for borders
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — <br><br>In the landscape design; perennial / shrub for full or half, image 97
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — an accent in mixed borders; from late spring into fall, image 99
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) — evergreen shrub with a dense; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, image 105
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — from late spring into fall
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — an accent in mixed borders
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — with small lance-shaped leaves measuring roughly 0.5 to 1 inch in length
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — Cuphea hyssopifolia can be groomed to maintain its tidy form; which bloom in shades of lavender
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
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