red hot poker flower seeds Kniphofia Uvaria

red hot poker flower seeds Kniphofia UvariaLooking for a dramatic, brightly colored, hummingbird magnet? Here it is! Tubular blooms are held in large spikes atop stiff stems. 'Flamenco' blooms in an array of colors from bright red to orange to yellow to green. Grass like evergreen foliage tends to be a bit sloppy, but does not detract from the plant. Easy to grow in moist but well drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some shade but blooms will be significantly reduced. Hudson Valley gardeners:

Looking for a dramatic, brightly colored, hummingbird magnet? Here it is! Tubular blooms are held in large spikes atop stiff stems. 'Flamenco' blooms in an array of colors from bright red to orange to yellow to green. Grass-like evergreen foliage tends to be a bit sloppy, but does not detract from the plant. 

Easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some shade but blooms will be significantly reduced. 

Hudson Valley gardeners: This South African native can be a bit tricky to grow in our area where winters are cold and wet, but it is worth trying if you are willing to put in the effort. Foliage should be tied together before winter arrives to prevent water from sitting at the crown. Mulch heavily with fallen leaves or cover with evergreen boughs. 

Syn. Tritoma uvaria, Kniphofia alooides

Distinctions: All-American Selections Award in 1999

Zones: 5 to 9 
Family: Asphodelaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun, part-shade (flowering reduced)
Soil Conditions: moist but well-drained, average, poor, lean
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: mixture of yellow shades to orange to red
Native Range: South Africa