One web site recommended putting the seeds in the fridge for 6 WEEKS! Is that really necessary? Those who have succeeded with seeds can advise me.
Red Hot Poker from seed
Gaeseal, I have Kniphofia growing in my garden in zone9a. They have reseeded over the years with no help from me. Since they are native to So. Africa, Madagascar and Yemen, I do not think it necessary to pre-chill the seeds.
http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/Kniphofia
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/818/ (some anecdotal info)
http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantklm/kniphofias.htm
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