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Description
Mexican Heather is a dwarf sub-tropical annual shrub with densely branched stems crowded with glossy lance shaped foliage. The lavender flowers bloom profusely throughout summer until the first frost. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Annual, Shrub |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond or Stream Sides, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Calibrachoa, Polka Dot Plant, Sweet Potato Vine,
IMAGES: cliff1066, Cuphea hyssopifolia 01, CC BY 2.0, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070906-8482 Cuphea hyssopifolia, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
