= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Kniphofia uvaria
low
red to yellow
July
2 to 4 ft.
18 to 24 in.
No
Madagascar and South Africa
sun
USDA zones 5-9
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Red hot poker is a perennial flower grown for its striking flower spikes. It is clump-forming plant with long, narrow, succulent leaves.
In July, a mass of small, tubular flowers form a red to yellow spike on a strong stalk that towers above the leaves. Many cultivars are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant.
There are several healthy specimens growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Torch lily adapts well dry conditions, but needs an occasional deep watering to maintain a healthy plant.
When the flowers are finished blooming, remove the flower spike as far down as possible without damaging the leaves. An occasional deep watering is needed during extended dry periods. Cut back the old leaves in late winter rather than fall.
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