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This plant thrives best in USDA zones 5 through 9. It's evergreen and lasts through the winter. Plant them in 2' or 3' of soil and make sure to water regularly for optimal results. Red Hot Poker Plant: Garden flower plant grows up to 5' tall; Brilliant yellow, orange and red coloration; Moderately drought-resistant plant. Common Name: Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily. Origin: Native to southern and eastern Africa. Culture: Plant in full sun with moist, humus-rich well-drained soil. In the summer, Kniphofia can handle moisture, but they need well-drained soil during the winter. Also, they need moisture when the blooms are forming and will fail to flower if conditions. Red Hot Poker Plants Red hot pokers are popular, easy to grow perennial plants that are widely known for their striking flowers atop tall, strong stems. Also known as torch lilies and kniphofia, these hardy plants also provide great structure with their long, blade like foliage. Hardiness zone ranges are provided for all perennial plants and you should always choose plants that fall within your range. 6-10 Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Set atop green, grass like foliage, these red hot poker plants spark up your space while adding vertical interest. The winner of this jackpot gets rich, long lasting color all summer long. Red hot poker, or touch lily plants grow best in full sun to part shaded locations with fertile, well-drained soil.
There are 68 species in the genus Kniphofia, all originating in southern and eastern Africa. They form clumps of grass-like finely toothed foliage with strong stems rising above the foliage with flowers that look-like glowing pokers or torches, hence the common name.
The blossoms open from the bottom to top over the course of several days and change color as the blossoms mature. Most varieties begin blooming by late June and some will re-bloom until frost.
Hybridizing has led to many different colors and sizes of plants for the gardener to choose from. Flower color ranges from coral red through shades of orange, peach, yellow to near white and light green. Size ranges from dwarf plants 14 inches tall to large 6 feet tall plants. Some are evergreen and some deciduous dependent on the species.
Kniphofia are a plant that can be used in the garden to make a statement, such as the 3 feet tall Kniphofia 'Apricot Soufflé', or used as a vertical accent in the perennial border. It is also has a unique structural look with the flowers stems rising above the foliage that would be a great addition to a tropical garden paired with purple or red-foliage cannas, or a more xeriscaped garden planted with Perovskia, Echinacea, and Penstemon.
Some of the smaller varieties also make nice additions to containers for summer bloom, and evergreen varieties give year-round interest. Kniphofia are attractive to hummingbirds and make a great addition to the hummingbird garden. They also make a great cut flower.
Kniphofia ‘Apricot Souffle’
Spikes of apricot flowers bloom June through August above deciduous strappy foliage reaching 3 ft tall and wide. Zone 6.
Kniphofia ‘Gladness’
This blooms early summer with apricot flowers emerging from deep orange buds. A smaller, evergreen torch lily reaching 30 in. tall and 24 in wide. Zn 6.
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Flamenco’
Classic yellow, orange, red flower spikes in June.
Grows 18-24' tall with blooms up to 36'.
Thrives in full sun zones 5-9.
Popsicle series
A newer award winning series with a huge array of dazzling colors.
Grows 24-30' tall, compact 14-16' wide.
Very long bloom season summer to fall.
Zones 6-9
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Spikes topped by narrow, tubular flowers from pale yellow to orange-red.
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