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Kniphofia uvaria

Red Hot Poker (Torch Flower, Tritoma)

Flower spikes are red in bud, opening to red-orange, and blending to yellow.

  • »  Flower spikes are dense, red-orange pendants blending to yellow
  • »  Dense clumps of narrow, strap-like, dark green foliage
  • »  Tough, evergreen foliage has a loose, upright, arching habit
  • »  A colourful addition to hot, dry locations
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:60-75 cm
  • Spread:45-60 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
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Kniphofia uvaria

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.