Question
I have a beautiful purple flowering plant and would love to know what it is. Can you please identify it?
Susan, Garden Clinic Member
Answer
This wonderful plant is Cuphea hyssopifolia . It has tiny flowers throughout the year and is excellent as a groundcover, in pots or hanging baskets. Give it a spot in full sun to part shade. A compact shrub, 45cm tall and wide. Prune lightly after flowering to keep it tidy.
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