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Kniphofia Species, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma

Kniphofiatyphoides

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Kniphofia typhoides by pmmGarak
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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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

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pmmGarak
(Zone 7b) | May 2020 | neutral

Deciduous, unusual poker. The color scheme above is wrong (unless some admin will correct it after this post) - flowers are brownish. The...Read More

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