(Kniphofia uvaria ‘Red Hot Poker’)
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Red Hot Poker is a clump-forming perennial flower that is native to South Africa but can be commonly found growing throughout the west coast of the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches 3-4' tall and features an 18-24” clump of sword-shaped bluish-green leaves, 3-4' flower scapes, and 6-10” red tubular flowers that turn yellow at maturity. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer, tolerates rabbits, and is drought tolerant.
- Non-GMO
- Exotic Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: Uvaria
Variety: Red Hot Poker
Also Known As: Torch Lily and Poker Plant.
Native Range: South Africa
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to June
Hardiness: Tender. Crowns benefit from winter protection in USDA Zones 5 and 6 (mulch or tie leaves together forming a canopy over the crown to prevent water from settling on the crown and freezing).
Light: Full sun.
Water: Low to Medium.
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture, well-drained.
Suitability: Prefers rich, hummusy soils. Intolerant of wet, heavy soils. Locate in areas protected from the wind. Resistant to deer and also tolerates drought and rabbits.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds.
Containers?: No.
Maintenance: Medium.
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 18-24”
Sow Depth: On the soil surface
USDA Zone: 5-9
Produces: an 18-24” clump of sword-shaped bluish-green leaves, 3-4' flower scapes, and 6-10” red tubular flowers that turn yellow at maturity.
Garden Uses: Specimen, small groups, or mass in the perennial border. Great for small garden spaces.
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: Uvaria
Variety: Red Hot Poker
Also Known As: Torch Lily and Poker Plant.
Native Range: South Africa
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to June
Hardiness: Tender. Crowns benefit from winter protection in USDA Zones 5 and 6 (mulch or tie leaves together forming a canopy over the crown to prevent water from settling on the crown and freezing).
Light: Full sun.
Water: Low to Medium.
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture, well-drained.
Suitability: Prefers rich, hummusy soils. Intolerant of wet, heavy soils. Locate in areas protected from the wind. Resistant to deer and also tolerates drought and rabbits.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds.
Containers?: No.
Maintenance: Medium.
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 18-24”
Sow Depth: On the soil surface
USDA Zone: 5-9
Produces: an 18-24” clump of sword-shaped bluish-green leaves, 3-4' flower scapes, and 6-10” red tubular flowers that turn yellow at maturity.
Garden Uses: Specimen, small groups, or mass in the perennial border. Great for small garden spaces.