Cuphea Ignea (Cigar Plant)

Cuphea Ignea is a shrubby annual with ovate evergreen leaves and is densely branched. Bright orange and yellow tubular flowers give Ignea the nickname “Cigar Flower”. Cuphea Ignea is loved by all gardeners and pollinators alike! A fantastic choice to any landscape with shade to partial sun.

Hardy to Zones: 9-11

Categories: Cuphea, Drought Tolerant, Pollinators

Availability

Current-week availability is not listed.

Next listed availability: Week 34, 2026: 500

Inventory last updated August 9, 2026 9:08 pm

Features:

Drought tolerant
Attracts polliinators
Long blooming season

Classifications:

Flower Color: Yellow, orange red
Foliage: Green
Type: Annual
Habit: Upright, mounding
Height: 20-30″
Width: 20-30″
Flower Timing: Spring to fall
Heat Tolerance: Full sun to part shade
Patented: Open
Uses: Containers, landscape, houseplant