Kniphofia uvaria is commonly known as a Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily or sometimes a Tritoma. Depending on the variety, the flame colored flower spikes will reach 2-5 feet in height. The flower's coloring may range from ivory and orange to coral red. » Red Hot Poker – Something not to grow, and bunnies.,Backyard Gardening Blog, When I first got into gardening I was attacted to large blooming perennials, and planted mostly those.
Common Name: Red hot poker
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: caulescens
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 100cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: February to May
Time to divide plants: March to April
Most red hot pokers (kniphofias) are grown primarily for their showy, torchlike flower heads, but this unusual species is also valued for the tufts of blue-green narrow leaves. The 1m tall flowers arrive in late summer and are yellow and coral red. This plant is toxic If eaten and can irritate eyes and skin.
Looks good with:
HeleniumRed Hot Poker Plant Care
'Moerheim Beauty'Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Common Name: Red hot poker
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: caulescens
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 100cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: February to May
Time to divide plants: March to April
Most red hot pokers (kniphofias) are grown primarily for their showy, torchlike flower heads, but this unusual species is also valued for the tufts of blue-green narrow leaves. The 1m tall flowers arrive in late summer and are yellow and coral red. This plant is toxic If eaten and can irritate eyes and skin.
Looks good with:
HeleniumRed Hot Poker Plant
'Moerheim Beauty'Red Hot Poker Plant Soil Type
Cortaderia