Cuphea ignea
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and exposed western locations.
Water: Moderate, regular water; keep the root zone lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil dries, checking frequently during extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Mulch to cool roots and conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from stems.
Mature size: Typically 1–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide.
Bloom: Repeatedly from spring through fall, sometimes into winter in frost-free locations. Flowering may slow during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose foliage or die back during Zone 9b freezes.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth, moisture, and nutrition.