Cuphea ignea (Cigar Flower) - Image 4

Botanical name: Cuphea ignea

Common names: Cigar Flower, Cigarette Plant, Firecracker Plant

Family: Lythraceae

Origin: Mexico, West Indies

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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Cuphea ignea (Cigar Flower) orange flower plant with dense pointed green leaves close up
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