Cuphea hyssopifola

False Heather

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Common Name:

False Heather

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Description

C. hyssopifolia bears flexible long, narrow leaves and tiny pink, purple, or white flowers.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Blooming

Cuphea are short-lived. Tubular flowers either singly or in clusters. Bloom period varies among species, but most flowers appear from late spring to fall. Hummingbirds visit the flowers.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Growth

Short-lived perennials and shrubs. They have ovate to lance-shaped leaves and are covered with sticky hairs. If grown in containers they may be brought indoors for the winter, kept 60-65°F (15-18°C) and in a bright spot.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Planting

Sow seeds indoors, just below soil surface. After 1-2 weeks at 70°F (21°C), seeds should germinate. Let seedlings grow for 8-10 more weeks at 60°F (21°C) before transplanting, after the last frost. Hardier species may also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Pest

Whiteflies and aphids. Other problems include root rot, powdery mildew, stem galls, some leaf spots, and dieback.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Interesting facts

The tubular flowers are visited by humming birds.

False Heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) - Soil and irrigation

Average to fertile, well-drained soil. Water freely during growth; reduce in winter.