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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

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) — brings striking vertical interest to gardens with its torch-like; this South African native thrives in USDA, image 142
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 93
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly as it is beautiful; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial, image 81
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 prefers full
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 132
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — A mature plant can spread about 1.5 to 2 feet, necessitating adequate spacing in landscape design; thriving in, image 133
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — attracting hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators while being deer resistant; the blooming season extends from, image 63
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Red Hot Pokers typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — with flower spikes that can extend an additional 1 to 2 feet above the foliage; this South African native thrives in USDA
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — grass-like leaves are predominantly evergreen and can span up to 3 feet in length and 1 inch in width; the blooming season
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
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 69
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — It reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads 1 to 2 feet; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers, image 61
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — perennial with orange blooms; the blooming season extends from late spring to early fall
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — ensuring your garden is as wildlife-friendly as it is beautiful; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers full sun
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 125
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — perennial with orange blooms; the blooming season extends from late spring to early fall, image 139
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — They're excellent for creating focal points within borders and are also drought-tolerant once established
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — attracting hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators while being deer resistant; the blooming season extends from, image 119
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this perennial prefers full sun and, image 141
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — The blooming season extends from late spring to early fall; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness, image 102
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — Often referred to as torch lilies; this South African native thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, image 66
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — vibrant red to orange flower spikes; the blooming season extends from late spring to early fall, image 87
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — grass-like leaves are predominantly evergreen and can span up to 3 feet in length and 1 inch in width; the, image 71
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