Cuphea Species, Candy Corn Plant, Mexican Giant Cigar Plant, Tall Cigar Plant
Cupheamicropetala

Synonym:Cuphea apetala

Synonym:Cuphea ciliata

Synonym:Cuphea eminens

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry