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Week 47 – November 21, 2024

Plant Information

Purple Cuphea hyssopifolia

  • Purple Cuphea hyssopifolia - Bloom
  • Purple Cuphea hyssopifolia - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia

Hardiness Zone: 9b - 11

Hardiness Degree: 27°F (-2.8°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Height: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Width: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: Mexican Heather has fine, fernlike foliage and a plethora of small blooms. It’s heat loving and very easy to grow for all gardeners.

Grower Information:

Also known as Mexican heather, Cuphea hyssopifolia has fine, fernlike foliage and a plethora of small blooms. Heat loving and very easy to grow.

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