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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 10 inches
Plant Spread: 15 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Pinkish-red, purple and white
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Blooms continually in mild climates grown in full sun.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20641
Parentage: Cuphea ignea x Cuphea lanceolata

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  • Cigar Plant

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Location: Orlando, Central Florida, zone 9b
Date: 2008-04-24
Cuphea ignea 'Ballistic'
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Date: 2017-06-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2011-10-28

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