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

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)
Species: laxiflora (laks-ih-FLO-ruh)

Synonym:Kniphofia decaphlebia

Synonym:Kniphofia decaphlebia

Synonym:Tritoma natalensis

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting