Cuphea micropetala

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Candy Corn Plant

 
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Description

Candy Corn Plant is a small evergreen shrub that grows to 1-3' tall with narrow penstemon-like foliage clothes the red stems. The flowers are multi-colored in red, yellow and orange tinges which gives it the Candy corn name.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

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