Kniphofia 'Fire Glow'
Fire Glow Hot Poker
Description
'Fire Glow Poker' forms numerous spikes of florescent red flowers the first year and repeat blooming from July through October in mild climates. It has a compact habit with multiple crowns, narrow, grassy leaves, and excellent vigor. It has a short habit, grassy short leaves, and reblooms all summer into fall. Grows and flowers very quickly. This clumping perennial reaches about 3' high and equally wide. It does best with heat and full sun. Butterflies and hummingbirds love the flowers. Needs regular watering but must dry between watering.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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