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Kniphofia Species, Dwarf Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma

Kniphofiaporphyrantha

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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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Species
porphyrantha (por-fy-RAN-tha)
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Synonym
Kniphofia conrathii
Tritoma porphyrantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Salt Lake City, Utah

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