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Kniphofia uvaria

Red Hot Poker

Plant photo of: Kniphofia uvaria
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This small shrub will reach about 3' tall and has large green leaves with orange flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Seascape, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.