Order Code:	KNFLS
Blooms:	Early Summer to Late Summer
Flower Color:	Mixed
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Mixed
Soil Condition:	Normal
Plant Height:	Medium
Zones:	z5,z6,z7,z8,z9
Found in list(s):	Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site    Avoid Wetness    Plants that attract Hummingbirds    Good for Cut Flowers

KNIPHOFIA UVARIA FLAMENCO Tritoma - Red-Hot-Poker - Med. 30" - Plant 20" apart. zone 5-9 New improvement to an old garden favorite. Flowers its first year with spikes of red, orange, yellow and cream tones. (Like a Tequila Sunrise upside down.) An All-American 1999 Winner. KNFLS

General Information
Avoid too moist (wet feet), good cut flower, not for zones 3&4; may need to mulch or protect in zone 5, best selection for Gulf states: zones 8,9,&10.

Plant Care
Dead heading may prolong blooming by removing old flower spikes. To improve appearance, cut back foliage by one half. Leave foliage for winter protection and cut back to 3" in spring. Divide in spring.