The Mexican heather is one of the cutest plants!

Mexican heather is a type of small, tropical evergreen shrub which is compact is popular for its textured foliage. Growing to a maximum height of about 24 in (61 cm), it grows to form flat topped mounds 18-36 in (45.7-91 cm) in diameter. The plant's flat feathery sprays of foliage are 12-18 in (30.5 cm) long and are highly branched.

In tropical climates, tiny flowers emerge from the axils to create a show of color that lasts for much of the year. Heather flowers range from the typical purple and lavender to the less frequently seen white, pink and deep rose varieties in color.

As one of its common names implies, Mexican heather is native to a region extending from Mexico south into Guatemala. In the last decade or so, its popularity in warm winter areas as a garden plant has increased greatly - you see the stuff everywhere!

As much as you like these flowers, you will just adore the Mexican Pharmacy. You can get the right kind of nitrates also from a store just besides the local Mexican pharmacy.

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