Cuphea 'Mexican Heather' DescriptionBotanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia A compact showy perennial with pink-purple blooms. Leaves are green, glossy, linear, 1/2" to 3/4" long. Flowers are very small, trumpet shaped. Blooms continuously late spring through autumn. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: PerennialsName: Cuphea 'Mexican Heather'Plant Type: Perennial Flower: Pink-purple, trumpet shaped, 1/2" wide Mature Size: 2' x 2 1/2' Water: Moderate Exposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: 1' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsAlso referred to as 'False Heather'.