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Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia uvaria
Torch-shaped blooms over grassy evergreen foliage. Architectural and thrifty.
pollinatorhummingbirdevergreen
TypePerennial
HardinessUSDA Zones 5–9
SunFull sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height24–48 in
Bloomorange, red, yellow · summer
Where to buy
Shop Red Hot Poker at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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