I just bought and planted one this year, for ahot part of my yard.
Lavender Lace Cuphea hyssopifolia
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10 - 12 Inches16 - 18 Inches16 - 18 Inches25cm - 30cm41cm - 46cm41cm - 46cmFeatures
Durable plant with thousands of blooms throughout the season; very heat tolerant
Award WinnerHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BirdsHummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpacing:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmSpread:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To Hard FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:A treasure in beds, borders and large containers
Maintenance Notes:Deadheading not necessary for continuous bloom but can be used to tidy plants.
Masses of medium-purple flowers start in late spring and keep coming until October. Lush, shiny foliage. Heat lover.
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