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Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Echo Rojo'

Kniphofiauvaria

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

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Genus

Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)

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Species

uvaria (oo-VAR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

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 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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Orange

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2014 | neutral

Valuable for its consistent and generous rebloom.

Reaches 18-24" tall and wide.

Narrow grassy foliage.
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jv123

Chehalis, WA (Zone 8b) | March 2014 | positive

A very good looking Knophofia. The flowers are very red towards the top, and lighter (but still deep red) towards the bottom. I cut the...Read More

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