Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia saramentosa (Riverbanks) Photograph March 12, Historic Columbia Gardens, South Carolina. Old fashion red-hot pokers flower in Southern gardens Special Care: Plant in average to moist spots, away in early summer. But this one, a rare species but tough from overhead irrigation. They’ll flower in the winter plant, flowers in late fall and winter. best against a brick wall, facing the sun. Flowering Time: Depends on the winter but usually Gardening Tips: Location is important for the in flower during warm spells November through March. performance of this plant and for showing it off. Flowers come at a time when you may not be outside too much, so plant it near a door or parking area. Foliage: The dull leaves looks sort of like a big, wide Appreciates light shade to full sun. grass leaf, reaching 3.5 feet long. But, as they arch over, the clump only reaches 2 feet tall.. Suggested Combinations: In the fall, this rich color looks great with purple aster, salvias or the rich green Growth Rate: Medium. leaves of red yucca. I’ve planted it with yellow leaved Jasminum ‘Sun Glo’ and purple beauty berry for great Ultimate Height: 36 inches when in flower. combination.