Alcazar red-hot poker
Kniphofia 'Alcazar'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Alcazar' red-hot poker (Kniphofia 'Alcazar') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Its tall flower spikes bloom in summer and again in autumn, and they draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Feuerland yarrow, Waltraut sneezeweed, and Purple top.