Cuphea cyanea v. hirtella, Cigar plant Size:2 inch edible fruits in late summer

edible fruits in late summer

This vine blooms late spring into summer with delightful rich pink urn-shaped flowers that have thick

From Chile

Mature size: 5 inches tall & 12 inches wide (in 5 yrs)

Very early spring bright yellow small umbels cover this large shrub or small tree

Cuphea cyanea v. hirtella, Cigar plant Size:2 inch edible fruits in late summerFrom Mexico, masses of pink and yellow tubular flowers (tiny fire breathing dragons with red ears!) practically obscure the foliage. They are an irresistible temptation to hummingbirds and such a whimsical delight upon close inspection! Blooms come on non stop in summer and fall. Great in a pot. Loses leaves in winter in our climate, but can be evergreen. Mature size: 12 18 in T x W Minimum temperature: 10 F