poker plant seeds Red Hot Poker Torch Lily Seeds (Kniphofia uvaria) Striking spiky flowe – Terra Mater Gardens

poker plant seeds Red Hot Poker Torch Lily Seeds (Kniphofia uvaria) Striking spiky flowe – Terra Mater GardensMinimum: 50+ Seeds Hummingbird Magnet Drought Tolerant Stunning Vertical Accent Turn up the heat in your landscape with the Red Hot Poker, also known as Torch Lily. This striking perennial features tall, flame like flower spikes in glowing shades of red, orange, and yellow, just like a lit torch. A favorite of hummingbirds and bold garden designers, it thrives in full sun, poor soils, and dry conditions. Why Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)? Blazing

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Hummingbird Magnet | Drought-Tolerant | Stunning Vertical Accent

Turn up the heat in your landscape with the Red Hot Poker, also known as Torch Lily. This striking perennial features tall, flame-like flower spikes in glowing shades of red, orange, and yellow, just like a lit torch. A favorite of hummingbirds and bold garden designers, it thrives in full sun, poor soils, and dry conditions.

🌟 Why Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)?

• 🔥 Blazing Spiky Blooms – Unique torch-shaped flowers in hot hues

• 🌞 Heat & Drought Tolerant – Loves tough, sunny spots

• 🐦 Attracts Hummingbirds – A nectar-rich beacon for pollinators

• 🏵️ Architectural Drama – Adds bold vertical interest to borders

• 🌿 Low Maintenance – Hardy and easy to grow once established

🌼 Garden Uses:

• Create focal points in xeriscapes and rock gardens

• Mix with ornamental grasses and drought-loving perennials

• Perfect for wildlife gardens, meadow-style beds, and sunny slopes

• Eye-catching in modern, Mediterranean, or Southwestern designs

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Kniphofia uvaria

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Days to Germinate: 14–28 days

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Mature Height: 30–48 inches

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer (may rebloom in fall)

• Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor or sandy soils

🌱 Growing Tips:

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring

• Requires light to germinate—press seeds into soil but do not cover

• Water regularly until established, then reduce watering

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering

• In colder zones, mulch crown in winter to protect from deep frost

🌺 Bring the Heat to Your Garden

If you're looking for color, height, and pollinator action, Red Hot Poker delivers with bold presence and fiery flair. Whether you’re planting for drought resistance or drama, this flame-tipped beauty is ready to make your sunny space sizzle.