Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant)

Botanical names: Cuphea melvilla, Cuphea micropetala

Common name: Candy Corn Plant

Family: Lythraceae

Origin: Brazil

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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