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Kniphofia Species, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma

Kniphofiasarmentosa

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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

sarmentosa (sar-men-TOH-suh)

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Synonym

Tritoma sarmentosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Pale Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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(Zone 7b) | March 2017 | positive

I have to grow this in a pot in my zone 7, taking it to the frost-free bright garrage if it gets too cold - but I may be a bit over-prote...Read More

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Kniphofia Species, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma

Kniphofiasarmentosa

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