Kniphofia uvaria | Red Hot Poker | Torch Lily | Tritoma | 10 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Type | Perennial |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Peat |
Kniphofia uvaria is a herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae family. Its native range is the Cape Province of South Africa. Familiar names include Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, tritomea, and Tritoma. I recommend growing this in a container as it can become an invasive weed in many warm climates. If planted, it works well for small garden spaces. It is a drought and rabbit-tolerant plant. It can grow to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide from an upright clumping base. The leaves are linear and sword-like 18-24 inches long bluish-green color. The 3-foot long scape has tubular flowers that come out red and slowly turn yellow. They are in bloom from late spring until early summer. It prefers to grow in full sun with average water needs. Zones 5-9 Germination Place your seeds and some soil in a ziplock bag. Moisten the mixture enough so it sticks together without water dripping out. Write the name of the seeds on the bag. Place the mixture in your refrigerator for 60 days. Seeds can then be sown 1/4" deep into a well-drained, sandy compost and covered lightly with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in filtered bright light and keep moist until germination.
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