Cuphea hyssopifolia growing shrub of the genus Cuphea also known as False heather or Mexican heather, Cuphea hyssopifolia perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and grow hardiness zone 10+ as perennial or 4-10 as annual.
Leaves color dark green in elliptic shape
Cuphea hyssopifolia flower
Flower color white, pink or purple, with 6 petals in star shape.
Cuphea hyssopifolia for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-3 feet, 60-90 cm
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Star shape flower in colors of pink, purple or white
Scientific name:
Cuphea hyssopifolia