CHUXAY GARDEN 15 Seeds Red Cuphea Ignea,Cigar Flower,Firecracker Plant,Vegetable Firecracker,Cuphea Platycentra Native to Mexican Grows in Garden and pots

Noted for its profuse floral display, Cuphea ignea (Cigar Flower) is a spreading evergreen sub-shrub boasting a profusion of cigar-shaped, fiery reddish-orange flowers adorned with black tips and white edges. Blooming from late spring to the first frosts, the blossoms are rich in nectar and attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Blooming freely all season, this Cuphea has a densely branched, bushy, rounded habit and a pretty foliage of lance-shaped, pointed, dark green leaves. Easy to grow,Cigar Flower is a terrific addition to sunny garden beds and containers where it creates a dazzling display through the summer. No wonder this tropical sub-shrub has gained fast popularity. Thrives in full sun in medium moisture,well-drained soils.Appreciates some part shade in hot summer areas. Somewhat drought tolerant, but performs best with regular moisture.