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Candy Corn Plant

Cuphea Micropetala

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Overview

The Candy Corn Plant, Cuphea micropetala, is an eye-catching perennial, flaunting tubular blooms with a vibrant duo of yellow tips and reddish bases, reminiscent of the festive kernels. This robust plant reaches a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads similarly, providing a vivid splash in borders or pots. It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, flourishes in full sun to partial shade, and requires well-draining soil, offering continuous blooms from midsummer to fall.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — reminiscent of the festive kernels; thus contributing to the ecological health of the garden.<br><br>To ensure optimal

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Lythraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-10; making it an ideal medium-sized focal plant for garden beds or borders.<br><br>True to

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — this plant can withstand a minimum temperature range of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit; the tubular flowers of the Candy

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — This robust plant reaches a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads similarly

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — Clients will delight in the playful charm and vibrant life it brings to their garden space

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — is an intriguing and vibrant perennial that will add a dash of whimsy and color to any landscape design, image 63

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — thus contributing to the ecological health of the garden.<br><br>To ensure optimal growth; the Candy Corn Plant prefers

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10; flourishes in full sun to partial shade, image 72

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — is an eye-catching perennial

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — displaying a striking amalgamation of yellow; multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — this charming specimen reaches a mature height of approximately 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread; reminiscent of the

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — which provide a continuous bloom from mid-summer into early fall

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — and requires well-draining soil

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — Clients will delight in the playful charm and vibrant life it brings to their garden space; flaunting tubular blooms

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — flourishes in full sun to partial shade

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — reminiscent of the festive kernels; thus contributing to the ecological health of the garden.<br><br>To, image 55

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — the Candy Corn Plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions; shrub, image 71

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — and requires well-draining soil; is an eye-catching perennial, image 60

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — is an eye-catching perennial; this robust plant reaches a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads similarly

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — the Candy Corn Plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions; shrub for full

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — offering continuous blooms from midsummer to fall; and requires well-draining soil, image 61

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — making it an ideal medium-sized focal plant for garden beds or borders.<br><br>True to its common name

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — shrub for full

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — the Candy Corn Plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions

Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea Micropetala) — is an intriguing and vibrant perennial that will add a dash of whimsy and color to any landscape design; including

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