Mexican heather Cuphea hyssopifolia Type:annuals — color all summer, flowering annuals Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinators Hardiness:Zone 8 – 11 Mature Height:8-12in Light:sun or shade Water:drought tolerant, requires regular watering Bloom Color:purple, white Bloom Time:fall, spring, summer Foliage:green Description Allyson’ is covered with small lavendar blooms, ‘Alba’ is covered with tiny white blooms. Plants grow to a height and spread of about 12″ in sun and shade, and adapt to heat easily. Beautiful combo filler in containers and beds.