Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Cercis
Habitat
Tropical areas
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong to lance-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Mexican Heather
Eastern Redbud
In German
Mexican Heather
OstRedbud
In French
Mexicaine Heather
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Heather mexicana
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μεξικού Heather
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Mexican Heather
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Mexican Heather
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Mexicanus Heather
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud
Care of Mexican Heather and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.