Big Cigar Cuphea Plant (Cuphea Ignea) - Pack of 2 (TWO) - Mexican Cigar Plant - 5-9" Live Plants - Orange Firecracker Flower

What You Will Receive: You will receive a pack of 2 healthy Big Cigar Cuphea starter plants, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. These vigorous, well-rooted plugs are shipped ready to transplant, giving you a fast track to a garden filled with unique, fiery blooms and buzzing wildlife.

The "Cigar" Spectacle: Own a plant that sparks conversation. This variety is named for its unique, tubular orange-red flowers that feature a thin white rim and dark purple/black center, perfectly resembling a lit cigar with an ash tip. These vivid blooms cover the bushy foliage relentlessly, creating a fiery display that never fades.

#1 Hummingbird Attractor: Turn your yard into a feeding frenzy. If you want hummingbirds, this is the plant to get. The long, tubular shape holds nectar deep inside, specifically designed by nature for hummingbirds and long-tongued butterflies. It is widely considered one of the most effective pollinator lures available.

Versatile High-Impact Shrub: Fill space with color. Unlike ground-hugging varieties, the "Big Cigar" grows into a substantial, bushy shrub (up to 30 inches tall). It works beautifully as a dazzling centerpiece in large patio containers, a colorful hedge in the landscape, or a vibrant backdrop in pollinator borders.

Heat Proof & Low Maintenance: Enjoy a garden that thrives in the dog days of summer. This plant is a heat-loving warrior that tolerates drought once established. It requires no deadheading (removal of old flowers) to keep blooming, making it a "plant it and forget it" choice for busy homeowners.

Main Color: Orange/Red
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering (Regular watering yields best blooms)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 8-11 (Perennial), 4-7 (Annual)
Mature Height: In containers: 18-24 inches, In ground: 24-30 inches
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (amended), Silt soil

Ignite Your Garden with Life and Color
Imagine a plant that burns with color from spring until frost, never needing a break. The "Big Cigar" Plant (Cuphea ignea) is a botanical powerhouse that brings dynamic energy to any space. With its thousands of tiny, tubular orange flowers tipped with black and white, it looks like a shower of sparks or "firecrackers" frozen in time. But the real magic isn't just the look—it's the life it brings. This is the single best plant for attracting hummingbirds, who will fight over the nectar-rich blooms right outside your window.

A Non-Stop Blooming Machine
While other plants fizzle out when the summer heat kicks in, the Big Cigar Cuphea is just getting started. It thrives in high temperatures and humidity, producing wave after wave of blooms without the need for deadheading. Whether you live in the steamy South or a dry Western climate, this plant performs. In USDA Zones 8-11, it grows as a robust perennial shrub; in cooler zones, it acts as a high-speed annual that reaches mature size in a single season.

Structure and Style
This isn't a tiny bedding plant. "Big Cigar" varieties like 'David Verity' grow upright and bushy, reaching 2-3 feet in height. This makes them perfect for adding height to container arrangements or creating a low, flowering hedge along a walkway. The lush, dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the neon-orange flowers, ensuring your garden looks professional and polished.

Care Instructions:
Arrival: Unbox immediately. Soak roots in water for 20 mins if dry. Planting: Dig hole 2x root width. Plant crown level with soil surface. Light: FULL SUN is best for heavy flowering. Partial shade reduces blooms. Water: Keep soil moist for the first 2 weeks. Once established, allow top 1" to dry. Feed: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks for max blooms. Pruning: Pinch tips if plant gets leggy to make it bushier.