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Mexican Cigar Plant

Cuphea Ignea 'Matchless'

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Overview

The Mexican Cigar Plant, Cuphea ignea 'Matchless', is a vibrant perennial with tubular, orange-red flowers mimicking lit cigars, attracting hummingbirds. It grows 1-2 feet tall and spreads 1-1.5 feet wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. An excellent choice for borders and containers, this low-maintenance plant blooms from late spring to frost, adding a splash of color to any garden. Zones 8-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Mexican Cigar Plant (Cuphea Ignea 'Matchless') — orange-red flowers mimicking lit cigars
Mexican Cigar Plant (Cuphea Ignea 'Matchless') — is a vibrant perennial with tubular

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lythraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Mexican Cigar Plant (Cuphea Ignea 'Matchless') — orange-red flowers mimicking lit cigars
Mexican Cigar Plant (Cuphea Ignea 'Matchless') — is a vibrant perennial with tubular
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