Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Little Maid'

Kniphofia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °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
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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)
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:

Sparks, Nevada

Wilsonville, Oregon

Alexandria, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Supposedly this plant is fussy. Not for me! I have it in well-drained dry shade, and it thrives there.

P
(Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

This kniphofia provides flowers which are pale green to lime yellow in colour during summer to early summer. This is a popular kniphofia....Read More

B
B
Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

This Kniphofia is a garden originated hybrid.

Has grassy, tough, deep green leaves. Bears racemes of tubuar flowers which ...Read More

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