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

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.