'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

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Overview

The Kniphofia hybrid 'Backdraft' is an upright perennial with grass-like green foliage and torchy spikes of reddish-orange blooms that open peachy yellow. It matures 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide. Plant in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, with average water and extra moisture during bloom. Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b.

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'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It matures 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Plant in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, with average water and extra moisture during bloom

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — The Kniphofia hybrid 'Backdraft'

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 2.5–3 Ft.
Mature width: 2–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Liliaceae

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'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It matures 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Plant in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, with average water and extra moisture during bloom

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — The Kniphofia hybrid 'Backdraft'

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