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Scientific
Name:
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Cuphea micropetala
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Common Name:
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Candy Corn Plant
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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free branching groundcover/
subshrub
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Shade
or Sun
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sun or shade, taller
and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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36” X 24-36”
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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slightly scaly mid-green
leaves, brilliant bright orange, white, yellow, green
flowers in nest of soft hairs from summer to autumn
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Zone
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hardy to at least
25° F
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Description,
Notes
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attracts hummingbirds
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Photos coming soon!
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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