Cuphea hyssopifola

False Heather, Mexican Heather, Elfin Herb

Family: Lythraceae Loosestrife


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, seashore
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing