Cuphea hyssopifolia, commonly known as Mexican Heather, is a charming and compact flowering plant admired for its delicate purple flowers and lush, fine-textured foliage. It adds vibrant color and a soft, textured look to gardens, borders, and containers.
Key Features
- Colorful Blooms: This variety produces small, purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom almost continuously, creating a striking and colorful display.
- Compact Growth: With a naturally bushy and compact habit, Cuphea hyssopifolia is ideal for filling in garden edges, ground cover, or container arrangements.
- Fine Foliage: The plant's narrow, dark green leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the vibrant blooms and add to the plant's ornamental appeal.
Care Tips
- Light: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade.
- Water: Requires regular watering; keep soil moist but well-drained.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
- Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage abundant flowering.
Uses
Perfect for borders, rock gardens, ground cover, or in mixed containers, Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Purple' adds a burst of color and a touch of elegance to both formal and casual landscapes.
Ideal for: Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance plant with a long blooming period.