The botanical name of Cuphea plant is Cuphea hyssopifolia and the common names are Hawaiian Heather, Elfin Herb, False Heather, and Mexican Heather. Actually the Cuphea plant is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The plant has naturalized to Hawaii and is considered weedy there. The Cuphea plant is moderately salt-tolerant, adaptable to various soils with good drainage in full sun and the plant also tolerates high summer heat and some drought but grows best with regular moisture. To read more visit https://www.flowerpeek.com/2023/11/how-to-care-for-cuphea-plant.html