Cuphea melvilla, Cuphea micropetala, Candy Corn Plant

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Cuphea melvilla, Cuphea micropetala, Candy Corn Plant

Cuphea melvilla, Cuphea micropetala
Family: Lythraceae
Candy Corn Plant
Origin: Brazil
groundcover and low-growing

A great butterfly and hummingbird attractor. Full sun to partial shade. Shear as needed to maintain desired size. The bush may reach 4' tall and 4' wide if left untrimmed. Blooms several times through the year in large bursts of orange and yellow flowers with greenish tips. Also known commonly as the candy corn plant due to the resemblance of the flower to the candy.

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3407 Cuphea melvilla (micropetala)
Candy Corn Plant. A great butterfly and hummingbird attractor. Shear as needed to maintain desired size. Blooms several times through the year in large bursts of orange and yellow flowers with greenish tips. Also known commonly as the candy corn plant due to the resemblance of the flower to the candy.

1 gal pot

5 plant(s) in stock

14.95

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