How to grow Mexican Heather

Cuphea hyssopifolia

In the garden, it is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. May be grown from seed started indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Tolerates high summer heat and some drought. Best with regular moisture. If grown in containers, plants may be overwintered indoors in warm, sunny locations. Easily propagated from tip cuttings. Best to start new plants each year, however.

How long does Mexican heather take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mexican heather takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Mexican heather

False heather

Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth

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