Red Hot Poker
Perennial

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria

Torch-like spikes in fire-orange and yellow that hummingbirds zoom straight to. Bold and unforgettable.

Bloom Season
Jun - Aug
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-4' tall
USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Colors
Red
Orange
Yellow
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant❖ Hummingbird Magnet✦ Low Maintenance✂ Cut Flower
Soil
LoamSandyPoor Soil
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