Kniphofia Species, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma

Kniphofiathomsonii var. snowdenii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Kniphofia snowdenii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mokelumne Hill, California

San Francisco, California

Lake Forest Park, Washington

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ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2014 | neutral

The orange flowers are widely spaced on the spike, so it looks more like a Watsonia or Lachanalia than a typical Kniphofia. Tends to repe...Read More

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