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Cuphea, Cigar Bush, Cigar Plant 'Starfire'

Cuphea

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Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
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Synonym
Cuphea x ignea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Light Blue
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Theodore, Alabama

Chico, California

Fountain Valley, California

Huntington Beach, California

Richmond, California

Sacramento, California

Santa Cruz, California

New Port Richey, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Alexandria, Louisiana

Gulfport, Mississippi

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Seneca, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

College Station, Texas

Katy, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Rosenberg, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring, Texas

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krystalline6
Santa Cruz, CA | May 2010 | positive

I first grew this plant for 5 years, for a nursery and it was always popular. It can be quite soft and green under nursery conditions- th...Read More

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maggiecowgirl
College Station, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2009 | positive

We call this one 'Bunny Face' Cuphea. What a cute, brightly colored beauty! Just watch for Mealy Bugs... it must taste really yummy.

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aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | positive

Very easy to grow, makes no demands and has withstood my neglect and tendency to over water.

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