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Mexican Heather

Cuphea hyssopifolia, Lythraceae

Zones
9–11
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Queen PalmSyagrus romanzoffiana
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mexican Weeping BambooOtatea acuminata
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Common PrimrosePrimula vulgaris

Mexican heather's dense shrubby growth can shade and suppress low-growing wildflowers

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Heather grow in?

Mexican Heather grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Heather?

Good companions for Mexican Heather include Queen Palm, Mexican Weeping Bamboo.

Design guilds with Mexican Heather and see companion relationships visually.

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