Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia
Common Name: False heather Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Compact sub-shrub, with flexible leafy branchlets, grows dense and full with range of leaf sizes from 1" to 1/4" long; variable in different parts of the plant – tiny magenta flowers mixed in leaves Height 6" - 24" Spread equal Growth Rate moderate to rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors sun or part shade (container plants best in light shade) Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness tender (zones 16, 17, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, linear to lanceolate, to 3/4" long, crowded; highly variable in size and shape Flowers tiny pink, purple, or white flowers, 1/4" - 1/2" long; axillary, calyx tube green, summer Fruit small oblong capsule Propagation: cuttings (very easy to root) Usage: interesting for summer color in small beds, as formal edging for border, along paths; container plant, patio plant Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering - tolerates heavy irrigation in most soils Fertilizing balanced - spring/fall Pruning head back older plants severely in fall or spring; shear ok Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Lythraceae Notes: |
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