Cuphea ignea (Firecracker or Cigarette Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Species | ignea |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 -40 |
| Height | 45 - 75 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 75 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | This plant is loosely mounding with dense branches. |
| Landscape | Works well in borders, planters or containers. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are red with tubular shaped petals. |
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