Scientific Name
Cuphea ignea

Common Name
Firecracker plant; Mexican cigar plant
Flowering Season: Summer
Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Flower Color: Small bright red with black and white lip
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Spacing: 9 to 12 inches
Comments: Prefers light, well drained soil; keep well watered; tolerates heat and humidity; tender perennial grown as an annual
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