Kniphofia Species, Marsh Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
Kniphofialinearifolia

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Species: linearifolia (lin-ee-ar-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Kniphofia linearifolia var. kuntzei

Synonym:Kniphofia linearifolia var. montana

Synonym:Kniphofia longiflora

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds