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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: yellow-orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Candy Corn Plant
  • Tall Cigar Plant
  • Mexican Giant Cigar Plant

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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-09-18
Location: My garden, KY
Date: 6 July, 2023
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-09-18

Date: October
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2017-08-19
Location: Riverbanks Botanical Garden - Columbia, SC
Date: 2016-10-21

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2007-11-02

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-07-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-07-10
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-16
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-16
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-07-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-16
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2013-06-17
Cuphea micropetala grows into a dense shrub. It has long slender
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2013-06-17
Blooms start out bright yellow and then darken to orange-red.
Uploaded by hawkarica
Location: Riverbanks Botanical Garden - Columbia, SC
Date: 2016-10-21

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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