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Mexican Heather

Delicate flowers complement tiny leaves and are perfect for adding lacy texture and soft color to containers or garden's edge. A long-lasting addition to fresh flower arrangements. Makes a good houseplant where not winter hardy.

Companion Plants

Begonia

Dusty Miller

Zinnia

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Mexican Heather

  • Botanical name

    Cuphea

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free