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Mexican Heather
Cuphea
Mexican Heather is a tall tropical sub-shrub native to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. The tough, heat-tolerant plant thrives in direct sunlight and intense heat. You only need to water Mexican heather once a week and plant it in some well-drained soil. The adorable plant has glossy green leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that are either pink, white, or lavender.