Light of the World Red-Hot Poker
Kniphofia triangularis subsp. triangularis 'Light of the World'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asphodelaceae
Plant Description: This perennial has fleshy grass-like leaves that grow in a clump. Tubular, tangerine orange flowers grow in clusters on top of long stems. The leaves are mid-green and not too showy, but are easy to maintain when not flowering. Red hot pokers are robust plants that require some water but will handle drought.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 18-24" tall x 12-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Orange
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
