Common Name: Lavender Mexican Heather
Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Lavender Lace'
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions: 
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering 
Groundcover
Herbaceous
Low-Hedging 
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Average Width Growth: 16 Inches - 18 Inches
Average Height Growth: 10 Inches - 12 Inches
Plant Spacing: 16 Inches - 18 Inches
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 1 Year
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Late Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 6-4-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.