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Red Hot Poker
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Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia uvaria
The Red Hot Poker is a bright and colorful flower that looks like a torch! It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making gardens lively and fun.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Red Hot Poker has dramatic, torch-like flower spikes that bloom in a fiery gradient. Its densely packed tubular flowers transition from red at the top to orange and yellow towards the base. Long, sword-shaped leaves form a green clump below the vibrant display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsphodelaceaeGenusKniphofia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's sometimes called 'Torch Lily' because its flowers look like little flames!
Its fiery flower spike resembles a glowing torch, earning it the name 'Red Hot Poker'!
Its long, sturdy stems stand tall against strong winds, like a plant superhero!
Some types of Red Hot Poker change flower color as they mature, fading from red to yellow!
Special abilities
Ability
Hummingbird Beacon
Red Hot Poker's bright, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, ensuring its pollen is spread far and wide.
Ability
Nectar Fountain
It offers a continuous supply of sweet nectar to pollinators, drawing them in for efficient reproduction.
Ability
Drought Buster
Its tough, strap-like leaves and strong roots help it survive in dry, sunny places where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-150 cm
- Spread
- 60-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Bird
Ecological connections
pollinates
Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris afer
Sips sweet nectar while transferring pollen.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects pollen and nectar, aiding plant reproduction.
eats
African Cotton Leafworm
Spodoptera littoralis
Larvae can nibble on the leaves of this plant.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Tube Flower
A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Poker Plant
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red Hot Poker?
60-150 cm
How wide does Red Hot Poker spread?
60-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Red Hot Poker?
2-3 cm
When does Red Hot Poker bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Red Hot Poker edible?
No
Is Red Hot Poker toxic?
Mild
What is Red Hot Poker's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Red Hot Poker pollinated?
Bird
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