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Cuphea 'Ignea Dynamite' – Fiery Blooms for Sun to Partial Shade

Cuphea 'Ignea Dynamite'

Cuphea 'Ignea Dynamite' (likely a Cigar Plant or Firecracker Plant selection) brings explosive color with its tubular, fiery-hued flowers that bloom continuously in warm weather. A hummingbird magnet!

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. A durable, heat-tolerant annual for beds, borders, and containers where its non-stop bloom adds dynamic energy.

Quick Facts

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade

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