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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Kniphofia triangularis
dwarf red-hot poker
Flower Colors
Description
A compact perennial to 60cm tall, forming a clump of narrow, grassy foliage, with slender spikes of pendulous orange to red flowers opening from red buds from mid summer to mid autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and beds