Cuphea micropetala Bolivia The bold texture and upright

The bold texture and upright form of cast iron plants is invaluable in the garden

The vivid white and green banded

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The 2' wide clumps of narrow

Cuphea micropetala Bolivia The bold texture and uprightThank goodness horticultural amnesty has allowed this Mexican immigrant to remain in the US. Cuphea micropetala forms a stunning 3. 5' tall x 6' wide deciduous clump topped, starting for us in mid September, with small tubular flowers that line the upper 1' of each stem. The flowers open bright yellow but as the flowers age, the base turns orange red before the entire flower takes on that color. The results are bicolor flowers so beloved by the