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Mexican Heather
Cuphea hyssopifolia
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called false heather, elfin herb
Attracts honey bees and other pollinators to its small tubular flowers that provide nectar and pollen. Blooms profusely over a long season in frost-free conditions. Frost-sensitive subshrub that dies back or is treated as annual in cooler climates.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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