University of Florida

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Common name(s): False Heather, Elfin Herb

Plant type: evergreen ground cover
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: early Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Time to rooting: 3-6 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: no information
Time of year to sow seed: no information
Seed treatment: no information