What Is the Difference Between Mexican Heather & False Heather Plants?
The plant Cuphea hyssopifolia goes by multiple common names, including false heather, Mexican heather and false Mexican heather. There is also at least one cultivar identified by the name ‘Mexican Heather.’ This confusion points out the problem with common names, which make it difficult for people know exactly which plant is being discussed. Less confusing are the differences between false heather and “true” heather.
