Large Firecracker Plant Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' Proven Winner cigar plant - 1 quart pot

Clusters of orange, tubular-shaped flowers, with yellow tips, explode all over, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. There will be hummingbirds flying all around this plant, it is one of their favorite plants, EVER! Standing 18-28 inches tall, this plant is long blooming, drought and heat tolerant and requires no deadheading. Plant in full sun, and the orange and yellow flowers continuously bloom all season long. mounding habits that make great borders, are great for containers and mass plantings. Like all Cuphea, these guys love the heat!

Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
LIght Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: 8a -11
Mature Plant Height: 18 - 28 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Foliage: Broadleaf
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

Advantages: Attract butterflies
Attract hummingbirds
Drought tolerant
Good for containers
Extended bloomer

*Needs excellent drainage in pots*

*Some soil may be removed and if plant is too tall, it will be cut down for shipping