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Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria, Asphodelaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Citron DaylilyHemerocallis citrina
Pollinator Sharing
Bigleaf LigulariaLigularia dentata
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Illinois TicktrefoilDesmodium illinoense
Nitrogen Fixation
Showy StonecropSedum spectabile
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

MontbretiaCrocosmia × crocosmiiflora

Both spreading perennials compete for territory and similar growing conditions

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalPollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Red Hot Poker grow in?

Red Hot Poker grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red Hot Poker?

Good companions for Red Hot Poker include Citron Daylily, Bigleaf Ligularia, Illinois Ticktrefoil, Showy Stonecrop.

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