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Kniphofia spp.

Winter Break CLOSED December 24th - 26th, OPEN 27th-30th, CLOSED December 31st-January 1st 2020. Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as red-hot poker or torch lily, is an upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial that is native to South Africa. From an 18-24' tall basal tuft of coarse, linear, sword-shaped, semi-evergreen, bluish-green leaves (to 3' long and 1' wide) arises a succession of thick, naked flower scapes (typically to 3-4. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma (Kniphofia uvaria) 'Echo Rojo' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database. Plant them in front of an evergreen background, or as a stand alone specimen - and be sure they will draw the attention of all onlookers. Never plant your Red Hot Pokers with their crown deeper than 3 in. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more bloom and protect their crowns in winter in hardiness 6.

Red Hot Poker Plant Features

It's pretty obvious where kniphofia got its common name, red hot poker. This tough-as-nails, sun-loving perennial produces tall spikes of red, yellow, or bi-colored flowers in mid- to late summer. Red hot poker's flowers are also nectar-rich so they will draw butterflies and hummingbirds from miles around. Plus, even when not in bloom, the lance-shaped foliage of red hot poker adds interest and texture in the garden. In the northern part of its range, red hot poker is evergreen, adding color to your garden even in the drabbest months. Red hot poker grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is rabbit and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 5-9.
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Red Hot Poker Growing Instructions

Plant red hot poker in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sun a day. Red hot poker is not fussy about soil type, but prefers life on the dry side so keep it away from poorly drained locations. Clip away the flower stalks after they fade.
Red Hot Poker is not recommended for human or animal consumption.

• Light

  Outside: Sun

• Colors

  Red, Yellow

• Water

  Medium water needs

• Special Features

  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
  Deer/rabbit resistant

Complement your Red Hot Poker with these varieties:

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango'

Echo Mango red hot poker is a favorite because of its extra-long bloom season, drought tolerance, and attractiveness to hummingbirds. It grows 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo'

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With blooms from midsummer to autumn, Echo Rojo red hot poker is a must-have for sunny perennial gardens -- or as an annual in containers. It grows 40 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Fire Dance is an easy-to-grow perennial for sun that shows off deer-resistant, hummingbird-attracting red-and-yellow flowers. It grows only 20 inches tall and wide. Zones 5-9

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

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Papaya Popsicle red hot poker is a full-sun plant that has orange-and-yellow flower spikes all summer long over a mound of grassy, textural foliage. It grows 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Zones 6-9

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Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'

This evergreen perennial stands out from other varieties because of its yellow-green flowers from late spring to early autumn. It grows 28 inches tall. Zones 6-8