Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Mango Popsicle'

Kniphofia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Orange
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Cockeysville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | June 2021 | positive

They are now blooming nicely in my zone 7b sunny border garden. Love the eye catching orange blooms!

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | positive

I was skeptical about hardiness here in Z6a (Boston). I planted this as a tiny single crown late last spring and was delighted by the lum...Read More

H
Chicago, IL (Zone 5a) | August 2013 | positive

This is a great, colourful Kniphofia! Long rebloom season and did very well in drought conditions. I enjoyed this plant until the rough l...Read More

H
Broadway, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2011 | neutral

from Terra Nova Nurseries website:

'Delicious spikes of sweet, mango orange bloom continuously summer into fall. The short...Read More

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