Annuals
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Mexican heather
Fine, glossy foliage and many tiny lavender flowers form a neat, rounded plant. Mexican heather adds small-scale texture to sunny borders and patio containers. It handles summer heat well but flowers and grows best with regular moisture.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 1 ft.–2 ft. (varies by selection) tall × 9 in.–2 ft. 8 in. (varies by selection) wide
- Water
- Regular moisture; well-drained soil
- Bloom
- Summer, fall
Sizes & prices
- 3.5"$5.99
- 4.5''$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Needs good drainage; avoid standing water.
- Heat
- Tolerant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Trim lightly to maintain a rounded shape; avoid cutting hard into old bare stems.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Forest and Kim Starr · CC BY 2.0
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.