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

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
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
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