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Itsy Bitsy® Lilac False Heather

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A very dwarf, evergreen shrub formed by masses of twiggy branches holding tiny, glossy bright green leaves. Excellent choice for rock gardens, accents in borders. Nearly continuous bloom in the South.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    1—2 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Monshi'
Plant Type Shrubs, Ground Covers
Plant Subtype EVERGREEN SUMMER FLOWERING SHRUB
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 9 - 11
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 1—2 feet
Habit Spreading, Compact
Special Uses Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, North American Native
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure
Flower Color Purple
Bloom Time Summer

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