species 484 observations

Candy Corn Plant

Cuphea micropetala

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Aerial Brown 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Humidity Salt
Habit: Arching Clumping Rounded
Plant type: Annual Herbaceous perennial Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension.