Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Fuente' ~ Cubano™ Fuente Cigar Flower, False Heather Size:10-CT FLAT The serrated dark green leaves

The serrated dark green leaves have a cordate base and are a non-showy yellow in fall

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The showy pale yellow male flowers bloom on catkins in late winter into spring before the leaves come in

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Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Fuente' ~ Cubano™ Fuente Cigar Flower, False Heather Size:10-CT FLAT The serrated dark green leavesCubano Fuente Cigar Flower is a dwarf sub tropical annual shrub with freely branching upright stems crowded with glossy rich green foliage. The dainty elongated bright red flowers with black throats bloom profusely from late spring until the first frost. Best bloom in full sun and well drained soils. Type: Annual, Shrub Height: 0. 75' 1' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: