Can You Cut A Cigar Plant Completely Back

Question

I live in North Carolina and was wondering if you could cut this completely back and it will return in the spring?

Answer 1

No. Unfortunately, this should be considered an annual outside of zones 9 and up. You can grow them in container, however. This will allow you to bring them indoors for the winter.

Here is an article for more information on the plant:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cigar-plant/growing-cigar-plants.htm