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KNIPHOFIA uvaria Flamenco : TRITOMA, RED-HOT-POKER, Torch Lily, Flame Flower
RED HOT POKER PLANT. Flowers its first year
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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.

Available:
FALL 2008
Price:
$14.95
group(s) of 3

Plant Information

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.
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
This plant can be found in the following list(s): Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site   
Avoid Wetness   
Plants that attract Hummingbirds   
Good for Cut Flowers