Cuphea Seeds – Cigar Plant

Cuphea, also known as the Cigar Plant or Firecracker Plant, is a vibrant perennial or annual flowering plant that brings long-lasting color to any garden. Its tubular blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it an ideal choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes. Perfect for garden beds, borders, or containers, Cuphea is heat-tolerant and easy to grow, providing vivid color from spring through fall.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates; can be grown as an annual in cooler regions

• Botanical Name: Cuphea ignea

• Common Names: Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy with abundant tubular blooms

• Height: 18–24 inches tall

• Maturity: Blooms within 8–10 weeks from sowing

• Growing Season: Spring to fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (annual in zones 3–8)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–September

  • Zones 6–8: March–July

  • Zones 3–5: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Special Features: Drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

• Uses: Ideal for garden borders, pots, and decorative landscapes