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Allyson Mexican Heather
Small, freely branching shrub or subshrub with dainty purple-pink tubular flowers; grown as an annual in cooler climates; great for bedding, shrub borders, and containers in warm climates.
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How to Care for Allyson Mexican Heather
Sunlight: Allyson Mexican Heather thrives in full sun to partial shade. It performs best with at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Soil: Plant Allyson Mexican Heather in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range of 6.0-7.0.
Water: Allyson Mexican Heather prefers consistently moist soil but does not tolerate waterlogging. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it is somewhat drought-tolerant but benefits from consistent moisture.
Fertilizer: Feed Allyson Mexican Heather every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. This encourages lush growth and abundant flowering.
Pruning: Allyson Mexican Heather requires minimal pruning. Trim back lightly after the blooming season to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. Remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
Pests and Diseases: Allyson Mexican Heather is relatively pest-resistant but may occasionally attract aphids or spider mites. Watch for signs of root rot, typically caused by overwatering or poor drainage.
Winter Hardiness: Allyson Mexican Heather is frost-sensitive and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler climates, treat it as an annual or grow it in containers that can be brought indoors during frost. Mulch around the base of the plant in mild winters to provide additional protection.
Species: hyssopifolia
Other Species Names: False Heather
Plant Height: 24 in.
Spread: 24 in.
Evergreen: Yes
Plant Form: upright spreading
Emergent Foliage Color: light green
Summer Foliage Color: green
Minimum Sunlight: partial shade
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
Allyson Mexican Heather features dainty purple tubular flowers with pink throats along the branches from early summer to early fall. It has attractive green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain green throughout the winter. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Allyson Mexican Heather is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub often grown as an annual, with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.Allyson Mexican Heather is recommended for the following landscape applications;Mass PlantingGeneral Garden UseContainer Planting
Allyson Mexican Heather will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.Allyson Mexican Heather makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.