Cuphea - Mexican Heather
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: 2.5 feet
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Full Sun to Partial Shade
This deciduous plant makes for a great bordering plant in a landscape. It is a beautiful, lively green leafed plant that sprouts tiny purple blooms in the Summer. The flowers attract hummingbirds.
It demands a medium amount of water and is drought tolerant once established. The Mexican Heather prefers sandy-loamy soil that is well-drained and moist. Soil should be checked regularly when tending to this plant.