Cuphea ignea

Mexican cigar plant
The Cuphea ignea (Mexican cigar plant) is perennial, belongs to the Lythraceae family and is a container plant, garden bed plant. The flowers are red and the leaves green. The seed will be up to 60 cm (23 in) high. The soil conditions should be well-drained and the plant area sunny, half-shady.
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Image Cuphea ignea
Cuphea ignea flower
Image Cuphea ignea
Cuphea ignea