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    Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Golden Foliage'
    • Aurea False Heather
    • Aurea Mexican Heather
    • Golden Foliage False Heather
    • Golden Foliage HawaiinHeather

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 14"-24"
    • W: 14"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea' plant details

    Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with chartreuse foliage. In spring and summer lavender, magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
    Mature size: 14 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, floriferous, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Handsome subshrub noted for its brilliant golden foliage accented by seemingly ever-blooming magenta-pink blossoms. Use in the foreground of colorful borders with other showy selections like Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' or Armeria 'Bloodstone'. Grows to 2' with an equal spread.

    By: Native Sons

    Golden leaved "Mexican Heather" brightens up a planter with fine textured chartreuse foliage and tiny lavender flowers. 14".

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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