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Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Nancy's Red'

Kniphofia

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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(Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

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