Vermillionaire Firecracker Plant (Cuphea 'Vermillionaire')
KOO-fee-ah 'Vermillionaire'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you)
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
Tray of 3 #1 gallons Greenhouse $33.75 Likely available
2/6 - 2/16
4/3 - 4/6
5/1 - 5/4

 

For hummingbird lovers, Vermillionaire Cuphea is a must!  Abundant yellow orange flowers all season long; loves the heat.

Cons

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Award Winner Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Toleran
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 28 inches tall. 12 - 24 inches wide.
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 8a - 11b (Usually hardy to 10° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Full Sun, Medium, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Thrillers
Flower Color Orange with red and yellow highlights

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