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Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Winter Cheer'

Kniphofia

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Red-Orange

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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pokerboy

(Zone 8b) | June 2005 | positive

Quite a unique kniphofia, it is one of the few that flowers in winter. It is popular but very rare in Australia. I am lucky enough to hav...Read More

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