Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Christmas Cheer'

Kniphofia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Yarnell, Arizona

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Chatsworth, Georgia

Webster, New York

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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San Diego, CA | January 2014 | positive

In Southern California this is the best kniphofia by far. These plants like to be wet when blooming, so the summer blooming varieties don...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

This variety, introduced by the Huntington Botanic Garden, blooms in the fall and winter, which makes it a rather unique Kniphofia.

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