Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia Add
Common Name: False Heather  
Plant photo of: Cuphea hyssopifolia
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Native Sons Nursery
Photographer: Richard Devine
  • Description

  • Notes

A shrubby dependable evergreen perennial that grows to 2' tall and 4' wide, the False Heather bears small, closely set leaves and tiny rose red flowers. It heaviest bloom period occurs in summer, with some flowers present almost all year. The plant requires part shade to shaded conditions, with average watering. This variety does excellent in containers.