Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 3-4 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect cream, yellow and red blooms in spring and summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to deer, rabbits and salt.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-4 ft × 2-3 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Cream, Yellow, Red

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Rabbits, Salt

Native to

South Africa