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Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix'
Kniphofia uvaria, also known as Red Hot Poker, is a striking and popular plant known for its bright, torch-like flower spikes that bloom from mid-summer to fall. The plant is also commonly referred to as red hot poker or torch lily due to its long, narrow, brightly colored flowers that resemble the shape of a flaming torch.
The 'Flamenco Mix' variety of Kniphofia uvaria is a modern cultivar that was developed to have vivid flower spike plumes of yellow mixed with orange and fiery red. This plant features slender, grass-like foliage that forms a clump up to 2 feet tall and wide. The foliage is a vibrant green and is evergreen in mild climates.
The flower spikes of Kniphofia uvaria 'Glowstick' grow up to 30 inches tall and are a bright yellow-green color, gradually turning to a vibrant coral-orange as they mature. The flowers are arranged in a dense cluster and are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Kniphofia uvaria 'Glowstick' is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and can adapt to a wide range of soil types. This plant is ideal for mixed borders, rock gardens, and as a specimen plant in containers.
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Height24-32 in
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Spread32-48 in
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USDA Hardiness Zone 9b
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