Mexican Heather Pictures of Cuphea

Mexican Heather

Planted these for accent - they are growing really well here. In Tn., they were considered an annual, but in Fl. they are considered perennials.
Sun to part shade
Protect from frost
Blooms all year in Fl.
keep soil evenly moist
trim back as needed

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Sunandsurf

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By Sunandsurf

Uploaded on 3 May, 2008

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Odianao

3 May, 2008

That's the great thing about the tropics. All those wonderful houseplants we suffer to keep from freezing in the north, can just be put in the ground and left . South Carolina is sub tropical, and while the really tender plants must come in some, like your mexican heather, can be planted in the garden. The frost kills the foliage each year, but it grows back again. Much like a hydrangea. I am sure that in Florida, it doesn't have to start fresh each year and how big can they get without freezing? My sago palm does well here also. Palmetto trees are fantastic here. I know florida is lousy with them as well. ta ta

Sunandsurf

4 May, 2008

Hi Odianao .... you are so right ... we've only been here for 4 months and I am amazed at how you can just clip something and just stick it in the ground ... I'll let you know how the Mexican Heather does. :0) For the most part, everything we've planted has grown considerably and doing well .... glee!!!!!!! Off to check out what a Palmetto tree is .... LOL ...... I'm still learning.