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Lovely tri-colored blooms of the hummingbird and butterfly attractant, Cuphea micropetala or Mexican Cigar Plant
or Candy Corn Plant |
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Cuphea micropetala
(Mexican Giant Cigar Plant, Candy Corn Plant)
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Family: Lythraceae
Origin: Mexico
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 3'
Blooms: Abundant, beautiful, small, tubular, tri-color, opens as
bright yellow and turns orange-red starting from the base as it ages
Foliage: Green
Soil: Drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, softwood cuttings, offsets
Uses: Container, accent, xeriscaping
Comments: Cuphea micropetala or Mexican Cigar Plant or Candy Corn
Plant is an easy to grow perennial. It is a carefree and low
maintenanace plant. The bees, hummingbirds and butterflies love the
Mexican Cigar Plant I love the candy-clored blooms of Cuphea
micropetala
which adds colors to my xeriscaping landscape.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
