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Kniphofia uvaria (Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily)


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Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: Kniphofia uvaria

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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
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Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
  • Hummingbirds
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  • Seed
  • Division
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