Cuphea ‘Micropetala’

Cuphea ‘Micropetala’ or commonly known as candy corn plant is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico.  In summer and autumn 2 cm tubular flowers appear. They open bright yellow but as the flowers age, the base turns orange-red before the entire flower takes on that color.   Cuphea  ‘Micropetala  prefers a sunny location and is hardy once established. This quickly growing plant has almost continuous supply of bee attracting flowers and gives appeal to your border year round.