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Cuphea micropetala/Candy Corn Plant
Specimen in full bloom in mid summer
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Scientific Name:
Cuphea micropetala
Common Name:
Candy Corn Plant
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Yellow, Orange
Fruit present:
Spring
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This large growing cuphea produces a huge number of flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Will not tolerate wet soils. Because it grows quite tall place at the back of other summer flowering plants. Select a sunny, well drained soils for cupheas. Very easy to grow.