Cuphea David Verity (Large Cigar Plant) 5-9" Pack of 2 (TWO) Live Plants - Orange Firecracker Flower

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

The #1 Hummingbird Attractor: Turn your yard into a feeding frenzy. 'David Verity' is widely considered the single best plant for attracting hummingbirds. Its thousands of tubular orange flowers are biologically designed to hold nectar deep inside, accessible only to hummingbirds and butterflies. If you want to see nature up close, this is the plant to grow.

Non-Stop "Cigar" Blooms: Enjoy a display that never quits. Unlike other perennials that have a short bloom window, this powerhouse produces masses of orange-red tubular flowers with white tips (resembling a lit cigar) continuously from spring until the first hard frost. It requires no deadheading to keep the show going.

Vigorous & Upright Growth: Fill space with vibrant color. 'David Verity' is a superior hybrid known for being larger and more robust than the standard Cigar Plant. It grows into a bushy, upright shrub (up to 3-4 feet), making it a stunning centerpiece for large patio containers or a colorful hedge in the landscape.

Heat Proof & Low Maintenance: A survivor for the hottest days. This plant is a heat-loving warrior that tolerates drought once established. It thrives in the dog days of summer when other plants wilt, making it a "plant it and forget it" choice for busy homeowners in hot climates.

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: 24-30 inches, In ground: 30-48 inches
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (amended), Silt soil

Ignite Your Garden with Life and Energy
Imagine a plant that burns with color from spring until frost, never needing a break. The Cuphea 'David Verity' is a botanical powerhouse that brings dynamic energy to any space. With its endless supply of tiny, tubular orange flowers tipped with white, it looks like a shower of sparks frozen in time. But the real magic isn't just the look—it's the life it brings. This plant is the gold standard for pollinator gardens, inviting hummingbirds to fight over the nectar-rich blooms right outside your window.

A Blooming Machine That Doesn't Quit
While other plants fizzle out when the summer heat kicks in, 'David Verity' 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 (3-7), it acts as a high-speed annual that reaches mature size in a single season.

Superior Structure and Style
This isn't a tiny bedding plant. 'David Verity' is a robust hybrid that grows upright and bushy, reaching 30-48 inches in height. This makes it significantly larger and more impressive than the common Cuphea ignea. Use it to add height to container arrangements, create a low flowering hedge along a walkway, or serve as a vibrant backdrop in pollinator borders. The lush, dark green foliage provides the perfect contrast for the neon-orange flowers.

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.