red-hot poker
Kniphofia brachystachya
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 21 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow and dark brown
Notes
Red-hot poker (Kniphofia brachystachya) is a perennial for borders, accents, and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Its flowers are yellow and dark brown and appear in mid to late summer. Plants reach 12 to 21 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches.
Pairs well with Butterfly bush, Mondo grass, and Greig's tulip.
Native range
South Africa.