Cuphea micropetala
Tall Cigar Plant, Candy Corn Plant
Family: Lythraceae Loosestrife
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Early Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |