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Cuphea, Cigar Bush, Cigar Plant 'Kirsten's Delight'

Cuphea

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Family

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Shrubs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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