The shape and color of the cigar plant's flowers hit hummingbirds' sweet spot, and butterflies love it too. Pair it with three other sun-loving plants, and it will keep your hummingbirds coming ...

Cuphea is sometimes referred to as cigar plant or firecracker plant. That’s because many species and hybrids within the Cuphea genus have tube-shaped, orange-to-red blooms.

Cigar boxes with deep interiors are best for live plants as the roots will have space to grow. They make a chic, rustic planter, and with a coat of waterproof sealant, you can even use these plant ...

Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea) fotolinchen/Getty Images. The first thing you’ll notice about the cigar plant is that it looks very similar to coral honeysuckle in both color and shape.

Cigar Plant. Getty / fotolinchen. These flowers have tubular blooms with red or orange tips that resemble a burning cigar. They're especially attractive to pollinators and butterflies, says Abdi.