Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily
Botanical Name
Kniphofia uvaria 'Early Hybrids'
Zones
5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low to Average
Soil
Average, well drained.
Height
30-36"
Spread
18-24"
Critter Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
Other
Loves the sun and likes it hot and dry
though during blooming more frequent
watering is appreciated.  Evergreen in
milder winter climates.
Plant Size
2-4 Gal
 
 
   
The flower scapes of K.'Early Hybrids' are red at the
tops, orange in the middle and pale yellow at the
bottom.  Striking when in bloom from late Spring
through Summer.  Deadheading will promote longer
bloom period.