- Red hot poker
Botanical name: kniphofia uvaria
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 4 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: red/orange/yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: color and texture addition to a flower garden
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: long blooming periods
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 4-8-4 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: pampas grass, lavender, delphiniums
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
