| Firecracker Plant | |
| Cuphea | |
| Cigar Plant |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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