Kniphofia Species, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma, Winter Poker

Kniphofiaensifolia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Species
ensifolia (en-see-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ochlocknee, Georgia

Austin, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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(Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

Great for winter interest and colour. Drought tolerant once established. A very interesting plant. pokerboy.

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