Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Alcazar'

Kniphofia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
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
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Athens, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Wrens, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Pinconning, Michigan

Hugo, Oklahoma

Sumter, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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P
Houston, TX | March 2015 | neutral

I bought the same assortment at Costco this year in Houston (Echinacea, Kniphofia, Liatris). At $18 figured it was worth a shot for some...Read More

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Richmond, TX | June 2014 | neutral

I purchased bulbs from Costco and this plant (kniphofia, Alcazar) was in the bag with Liatris and Echinacea. The Alcazar did not ever co...Read More

M
Hebron, KY | August 2007 | positive


It's beautiful and new shoots are coming up.

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