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Kniphofia hirsuta Fire Dance

Red Hot Poker (Torch Flower, Tritoma)

Sturdy spikes of red-scarlet and yellow 'pokers' rise above the clump of strap-like, blue-green leaves.

  • »  Flower spikes are dense, red-orange pendants blending to yellow
  • »  Clumps of narrow, strap-like, blue-green foliage
  • »  Tough, evergreen foliage has an upright, arching habit
  • »  A colourful addition to hot, dry locations
  • »  Good plant for smaller locations
  • »  Rebloomer
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August
  • »  Flower Height: 50 cm

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Fall
• Rebloomer
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. It is recommended tying up the leaves of kniphofia in the winter to keep the crowns dry, then in the spring remove the old foliage. Drought tolerant once established.