Kniphofia: Country Or Region Of Origin
Cameroon, Eritrea to S. Africa, Madagascar
Plant Profile: Kniphofia
Taxonomy: KniphofiaNames
poker plant, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily
Phonetic Spelling:nih-FOH-fee-ah
Genus:Kniphofia
Species:
Family:Asphodelaceae
The plant features sword-shaped leaves and produces flower spikes that bloom from the base upwards. It thrives best in well-drained soil and exhibits a moderate tolerance to salt. Ensure that the rhizomes are covered with about 4 inches (10 cm) of soil.
Tags
#perennial
#salt tolerant
#well-drained soil
#rhizomes
#summer bulbs
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
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Kniphofia Feature Summary
Attributes
Cameroon, Eritrea to S. Africa, Madagascar
Store enlarged rhizomes moist at 35 degrees F (2C)
Perennial
Bulb
Flowers
Flower spikes open from the bottom up. Comes in shades of orange, red, yellow, and apricot. Blooms in early summer.
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Orange
Summer
Leaves
Sword-like
Deciduous
Green
Linear
Lanceolate
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Bulb
Deciduous
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Stem
Landscape
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Kniphofia Attributes
Kniphofia: Bulb Storage
Store enlarged rhizomes moist at 35 degrees F (2C)
Kniphofia: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Kniphofia Flowers
Kniphofia: Flower Description
Flower spikes open from the bottom up. Comes in shades of orange, red, yellow, and apricot. Blooms in early summer.
Kniphofia: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Kniphofia: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Kniphofia: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Kniphofia: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Kniphofia Leaves
Kniphofia: Leaf Description
Sword-like
Kniphofia: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Kniphofia: Leaf Color
Green
Kniphofia: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Kniphofia: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Kniphofia Whole Plant Traits
Kniphofia: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Kniphofia: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Kniphofia Cultural Conditions
Kniphofia: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Kniphofia: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Kniphofia Stem
Kniphofia: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Kniphofia Landscape
Kniphofia: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
