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
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Foliage
Evergreen
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Category
Perennials
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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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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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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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