Kniphofia
uvaria
Flamenco
Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
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Height:
Medium 30" / Plant 20" apart
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
5-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic
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Flower Color / Accent:
Mixed /
Mixed
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Order Code:
KNFL
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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.
Features to Note:
Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site, Avoid Wetness, Plants that attract Hummingbirds, Good for Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
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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.