Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Wild lilac
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Mexican Heather
In German
Ceanothus
Mexican Heather
In French
Ceanothus
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Ceanothus
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Ceanothus
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Ceanothus
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Ceanothus and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Mexican Heather season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Ceanothus and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Heather
Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.