Bring vibrant, exotic energy to your garden or patio with the famous Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea), also commonly called the Firecracker Plant or Mexican Cigar. This delightful, densely branched subshrub is a favorite of gardeners and hummingbirds alike for its almost continuous, spectacular flowering display.

Its unique blooms are what give it its memorable name: small, tubular flowers of a fiery red-orange color, tipped with a ring of white and a faint purple-black edge. This distinct coloring and shape makes each bloom look uncannily like a glowing, lit cigar or a tiny firecracker, exploding in color against the backdrop of its glossy, deep green foliage.

Key Features:

Unique Blooms: Tubular, red-orange flowers with white and black tips, blooming profusely from spring until the first frost.
Hummingbird Magnet: The perfect tubular shape and rich nectar content make it an absolute favorite for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Versatile Grower: Highly valued as an everblooming annual in cooler climates, and a tender perennial or low-maintenance shrub in tropical zones (USDA Zones 10-12).
Easy Care: Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It’s excellent for container gardening, hanging baskets, or as a vibrant border plant.

The Cigar Plant is the ultimate choice for adding tropical flair and attracting dazzling wildlife, all with a neat, bushy habit that keeps your space looking tidy and vibrant all season long.