Cuphea, Elfin Herb, False Heather, Hawaiian Heather, Mexican Heather 'Alison'

Cupheahyssopifolia

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
Species
hyssopifolia (hiss-sop-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Attalla, Alabama

Auburn, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Gurley, Alabama

Glendale, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

El Cerrito, California

Oakland, California

Santa Cruz, California

Santee, California

Auburndale, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Tampa, Florida

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii

Calvert City, Kentucky

Metairie, Louisiana

Columbus, Mississippi

Pass Christian, Mississippi

Jasper, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Cleburne, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Magnolia, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Columbus, MS | April 2012 | positive

I purchased 4 beautiful plants-so far they are thriving. It has been dry so have to water them frequently as I have them in hanging baske...Read More

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Birmingham, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2008 | positive

I planted a small Mexican heather summer 2007 & it survived the drought in Birmingham, AL. & bloomed constantly. I trimmed it back a few ...Read More

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Auburndale, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | positive

It's a real fast grower and forms a nice "carpet" when used as a border ground cover. We had a major professional installation three mont...Read More

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Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

I just love this plant! I grow this in a raised, compost bed and keep it watered. It grows fast and makes the prettiest little purple flo...Read More

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