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I got seven of these - 2 fer a buck - I dunno' what they are, but I've got a gut feeling they are indeed perennial and they are going to make nice little sprays for me.



I need to know what they are though, so I can find a good place on the lot for them.

Right now I've settled for getting them into bigger pots just to see what they want to do.

Hi Carly,
That looks like it might be Cuphea Hyssopifolia ("Mexican Heather").

Here is a link that might be helpful.

Yep - looks like you're right. Only two of them haven't survived. Those are the two that I kept in bigger pots - I should have put them in the soil immediately.

Carly, I doubt you'll be able to overwinter Mexican Heather outdoors. They are only hardy to zones 9-10, maybe 8 if given good mulch. I'm not sure what zone you are in. I searched here at GardenHelper but didn't find any care instructions. You might try this website.

2 for a buck! great bargain, the cheapest plants here are at walmart and they're 2 bucks each (the discounted ones!)

Mexican Heather will NOT over winter,
I tried here in my growing zone 5 and had no luck..
Can you bring them inside??

OK - I will.

Thanks for telling me that - I thought they could be overwintered.

Maybe I'll go get the ones that turned yellow too - I cut them back, but I'll bring them inside and see what can be done.