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Kniphofia uvaria /Red Hot Poker
A colony of red hot poker in full bloom can make a powerful impact in a garden setting
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Scientific Name:
Kniphofia uvaria
Common Name:
Red Hot Poker
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 7, 8
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Yellow, Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Upper flowers on spike are red and the lower ones are yellow. Flowering spike with its red tip resembles a fire poker. Many hybrids have been developed from this species, which have largely replaced it. Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.