Botanical Name: Kniphofia uvaria (Tritoma)
Common Name: Red hot poker, Torch lily Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading clump of narrow, grasslike leaves; stiff but frequently folded and bent down Height 2' - 6' Spread 2' - 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade Soil prefers a light, fairly dry soil Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves grasslike, somewhat stiff, 2'-3' long, 1/2" wide, often folded or bent over Flowers spikes (dense racemes) of showy tubular flowers, 1" long; red, orange, yellow, white, 2 or more colors on a spike Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed, division Usage: background mass, accent plant for bright flower color; good mixed with succulents, at the back of borders, dwarf types are good facers Landscape Care: Watering keep somewhat dry; very tolerant of heat and drought Fertilizing slow-release at planting Pruning cut back to ground in fall or winter Pests/Diseases root rot in wet soils Special Conditions/Other dwarf and specific color varieties are available Origin: South Africa Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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