Kniphofia uvaria |
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Red Hot Poker |
Description
This perennial will reach about 3' tall and has large green leaves with orange flowers that bloom in summer and fall.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.