Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco'

Red Hot Poker, Common Torch Lily, Torch Lily, Poker Plant, Tritoma

Family: Asphodelaceae Asphodela


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Orange, red, white, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, seashore, specimen
Height 28" to 36" / 70cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive