Cuphea ignea (cigar flower) bears showy, greyish red and repeat-blooming blossoms during early spring to late winter. This broadleaf evergreen is rounded in form and has dark green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Cuphea ignea (cigar flower) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This broadleaf evergreen attracts birds and hummingbirds to your garden. Cuphea ignea tolerates drought.
Cautions
Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
