Noteworthy Characteristics. Kniphofia hirsuta, commonly known as red-hot poker or hairy red-hot poker, is a low-growing, compact species native to the Southern Drakensberg region of South Africa and Lesotho where it is found on exposed, grassy slopes at altitudes between 8,000-9,000'.The stiff foliage (up to 2' long and 1' wide) is narrow and lance-shaped with a prominent center fold and fine. Lively, cinnamon red flower spikes bloom continuously throughout summer and into fall. The tidy clump of narrow green foliage remains neat throughout summer. A terrific drought tolerant garden plant that infuses dynamic color and texture into sunny beds a.
Spikes topped by narrow, tubular flowers from pale yellow to orange-red.
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Not a blowtorch, but close. Spikes glow, blaze open fiery red, then pale and wither. Mixture contains colors not usually available. Use as accents with grasses or sprawling blues and purples. Spice up your hypercums, heleniums and gaillardias. The classic showpiece. GARDEN HINTS: Seeds may be started indoors about 6 weeks before outdoor planting time. In cold areas, protect over winter with a layer of straw mulch. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds.
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Full Sun
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24 inches
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Drought
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