Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Mango Popsicle'

Kniphofia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Cockeysville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | June 2021 | positive

They are now blooming nicely in my zone 7b sunny border garden. Love the eye catching orange blooms!

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | positive

I was skeptical about hardiness here in Z6a (Boston). I planted this as a tiny single crown late last spring and was delighted by the lum...Read More

H
Chicago, IL (Zone 5a) | August 2013 | positive

This is a great, colourful Kniphofia! Long rebloom season and did very well in drought conditions. I enjoyed this plant until the rough l...Read More

H
Broadway, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2011 | neutral

from Terra Nova Nurseries website:

'Delicious spikes of sweet, mango orange bloom continuously summer into fall. The short...Read More

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