false heather
Cuphea Hyssopifolia
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial sun
- Hardiness zone
- 9-11
- Minimum temperature
- 19°F (−7°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height12 in-24 in
Mature width12 in-24 in
Plant typeGround-layer plants
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer, Fall, Year-round
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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