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Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery
Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea) - America's Gardens Nursery

Mexican Heather Plant (Cuphea)

$7.99

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Description

Mexican Heather or sometimes called Cuphea, makes an ideal container or border plant. Growing just 10 to 18 inches tall, this shrubby, tropical annual is smothered in blooms all summer long. Plus, the flowers are as attractive to butterflies as they are to you. Colors include white, violet, or red. Mix Mexican heather with other annuals or use it to line a garden path or walkway.

Care

Plant Mexican heather in a sunny or partially sunny spot with well-drained soil and feed with a slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time. Mexican heather likes to be watered whenever the surface of the soil feels dry to the touch  Hardy in zones 9-11.

Growth Habit

Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. The small lavender-purple flowers appear singly in the leaf axis along the stem and bloom profusely till frost.

Toxicity

While large quantities might cause mild stomach upset, it's not considered a harmful plant for dogs or cats.


Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
Description

Mexican Heather or sometimes called Cuphea, makes an ideal container or border plant. Growing just 10 to 18 inches tall, this shrubby, tropical annual is smothered in blooms all summer long. Plus, the flowers are as attractive to butterflies as they are to you. Colors include white, violet, or red. Mix Mexican heather with other annuals or use it to line a garden path or walkway.

Care

Plant Mexican heather in a sunny or partially sunny spot with well-drained soil and feed with a slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time. Mexican heather likes to be watered whenever the surface of the soil feels dry to the touch  Hardy in zones 9-11.

Growth Habit

Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. The small lavender-purple flowers appear singly in the leaf axis along the stem and bloom profusely till frost.

Toxicity

While large quantities might cause mild stomach upset, it's not considered a harmful plant for dogs or cats.


Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.