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Genus: Cuphea Species: ignea Common Name: Cigar flower Family: Lythraceae + Punicaceae Order: Myrtales Native: Mexico and Jamaica Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Red with violet and white tip Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 10-12 Note: This plant has colorful sepals, and lacks petals. Cigar plant is suitable for containers and annual borders. Monitor plant for fungi. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.