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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. The distinctive flower scapes of Kniphofia have inspired a number of vivid epithets; most commonly it is referred to as Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily. Vigorous and low maintenance, this plant grows a clump of fine grass-like foliage without the need for special attention. 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.

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Spikes topped by narrow, tubular flowers from pale yellow to orange-red.

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Not a blowtorch, but close. Spikes glow, blaze open fiery red, then pale and wither. Mixture contains colors not usually available. Use as accents with grasses or sprawling blues and purples. Spice up your hypercums, heleniums and gaillardias. The classic showpiece. GARDEN HINTS: Seeds may be started indoors about 6 weeks before outdoor planting time. In cold areas, protect over winter with a layer of straw mulch. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds.
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Kniphofia
Perennial

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.

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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.

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Grows 24-30' tall, compact 14-16' wide.

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