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Cuphea ignea

Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant

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Description

This perennial will grow 1.5-2' tall and has attractive green foliage with slender red flowers. It will do best in partial shade to full sun and moist soil.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.