- Red hot pokers
Botanical name: kniphofia uvaria
Average Size at Maturity: 2 – 4 ft in height with up to a 2.5 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 5 – 9
Bloom Time: spring, summer, fall
Flower Color: red, yellow, orange
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: can reach maturity in first growing season
Pruning needs: deadhead withered flowers after flowering
Landscape Use: vibrant color in a mixed bed
Light Needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: attracts butterflies and resistant of deer and rabbits
Water Needs: about an inch of water a week. A second inch could be necessary during periods of extreme drought.
Fertilizing needs: use an all-purpose liquid fertilizer once a year after the last frost of the season
