Kniphofia uvaria (Red Hot Poker)


Botanical Information

FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusKniphofia
Speciesuvaria
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, August, September, December

Description and Growing Information

HabitatWidely distributed throughout the Cape of South Africa occurring in the Fynbos, an area that has acidic, well-drained soils with little to no frosts.
Flower DescriptionFlowering from December through to February in its native range, but in the northern hemisphere often flowering in late summer.

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