Kniphofia uvaria
Red Hot Poker
Description
This perennial will reach about 3' tall and has large green leaves with orange flowers that bloom in summer and fall.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).