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Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria

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Overview

Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as the Red Hot Poker, brings striking vertical interest to gardens with its torch-like, vibrant red to orange flower spikes. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads 1 to 2 feet. Flowering occurs from late spring to early fall, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators while being deer resistant.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9; the blooming season extends from late, image 123Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — perennial for full or halfRed Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — providing a long-lasting display of color throughout the warmer months.<br><br>For optimal growth; the blooming, image 75Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9; the blooming season extends from late, image 67Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — indicating a robustness for various climates.<br><br>Standing tall; ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly, image 96Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Often referred to as torch lilies; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, image 122+176

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9; the blooming season extends from late, image 123
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — perennial for full or half
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — providing a long-lasting display of color throughout the warmer months.<br><br>For optimal growth; the blooming, image 75
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9; the blooming season extends from late, image 67
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — indicating a robustness for various climates.<br><br>Standing tall; ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly, image 96
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Often referred to as torch lilies; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, image 122
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — which transition in color from red at the tip
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — vibrant red to orange flower spikes; the blooming season extends from late spring to early fall, image 143
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Red Hot Pokers typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers full, image 97
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — The blooming season extends from late spring to early fall; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness, image 158
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Flowering occurs from late spring to early fall; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5, image 90
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — a striking perennial that adds a flair of the exotic to any garden; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial, image 121
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — They're excellent for creating focal points within borders and are also drought-tolerant once established; this, image 106
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — the Red Hot Poker requires full sun and well-drained soil; ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly as it is, image 160
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — orange flowers in the garden; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — and then to a creamy yellow towards the base - a gradation reminiscent of a flickering flame; thriving in USDA, image 73
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — these plants are deer-resistant and attract a plethora of pollinators; ensuring your garden is as, image 108
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — which transition in color from red at the tip; ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly as it is beautiful, image 100
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — and then to a creamy yellow towards the base - a gradation reminiscent of a flickering flame; thriving in USDA, image 101
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — which transition in color from red at the tip; ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly as it is beautiful, image 156
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — providing a long-lasting display of color throughout the warmer months.<br><br>For optimal growth; the blooming season
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — and then to a creamy yellow towards the base - a gradation reminiscent of a flickering flame; thriving in USDA, image 157
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