Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria

Offering tall spikes of red, orange, or yellow tubular flowers, Red Hot Poker adds drama to gardens. It's drought-tolerant and blooms in summer.

Plant classification

Plant Type: Perennial

Hardiness Zones

Minimum: 5a

MAXIMUM: 9a

Dimensions

Average HEIGHT (in): 21

AVERAGE WIDTH (in): 30

Needs

WATER NEEDS: Low

LIGHT NEEDS: Full Sun

When in Bloom

BLOOM SEASON: Summer-Fall

BLOOM COLOR: Orange

Care Tips

Water deeply during dry periods, remove spent flowers, divide every 3-4 years, remove dead leaves

Interested in learning more about our plant database?

View All Plants

Subscribe to get a 10% discount

Get the latest tips, trends, and inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today and grow with us!

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter!

A big thank you for subscribing to the PBN Design newsletter.

We're thrilled to have you join our community. Get ready for exciting updates, insightful content, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

Stay tuned!

Go back

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter!

A big thank you for subscribing to the PBN Design newsletter.

We're thrilled to have you join our community. Get ready for exciting updates, insightful content, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

Stay tuned!

Go back