Cuphea Enchantia Purple® – Spreading Cuphea Groundcover

Add vibrant color and heat-tolerant beauty to your garden with Cuphea Enchantia Purple®, a spreading cuphea that produces abundant purple blooms. Also known as Heather, this low-maintenance variety attracts bees and butterflies while thriving in extreme heat, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, borders, and sunny garden beds.

With a compact yet spreading habit, Cuphea Enchantia Purple® provides continuous color from late spring through late summer. Its drought- and heat-tolerant nature ensures strong performance with minimal care, making it a reliable and eye-catching addition to any landscape.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia

• Common Name: Cuphea, Heather

• Hardiness: 32°F (0°C)

• Bloom Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

• Plant Habit: Spreading

Growing Requirements

• Sun Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun

• Water Needs: Medium

• Fertilizing: Once a month

• Spacing: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Height: 10–14 inches (25–36 cm)

• Width: 12–16 inches (30–41 cm)

Key Features

• Vibrant purple blooms for season-long color

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Drought- and heat-tolerant

• Excellent for groundcover, borders, and sunny beds

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow