Cuphea ignea
Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant
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
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.