Mexican Heather Topiary

The Mexican Heather Topiary (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is a charming and versatile shrub prized for its delicate foliage and abundance of dainty flowers. Native to Mexico and Central America, this compact evergreen adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to any garden or landscape. With its dense, bushy growth habit and small, lance-shaped leaves, the Mexican Heather Topiary forms a perfect spherical shape when pruned into a topiary form, adding a touch of formal sophistication to outdoor spaces or containers. Throughout the growing season, it produces an abundance of petite, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Easy to care for and relatively drought-tolerant once established, this resilient shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Whether showcased as a standalone feature or used to add structure and charm to mixed plantings, the Mexican Heather Topiary is sure to delight with its beauty and versatility.