Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'
Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' - Red Hot Poker from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Hardy, yellow flower spikes turning to bright red
- Dwarf blue-gray strappy foliage forms an arching clump
- The perfect 'Red Hot Poker' for small spaces
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers well drained soil, full sun and hot conditions Protect from strong winds, Deadheading may prolong blooming, leave foliage for winter protection Drought tolerant once established
Height: 15-20 in
Spread: 15-20 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Kniphofia
Common Name: Red Hot Poker
Clumping habit with grass-like, green foliage. Long-lasting flowers in a variety of colors and bicolors including red, yellow, orange and cream. Blooms late spring through early fall, varies by variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and dry gardens.