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| Identification |
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Genus
Kniphofia
Species
uvaria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
torch lily
red-hot poker
tritoma
Family
ALOACEAE
Specimen number
S11743
Data source
HtZn p131;HumGrdn p59
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04,29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Kniphofia uvaria has flowers that hummingbirds love to feed on. Torch lily (also known as tritoma and red-hot poker) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Kniphofia uvaria is thought to originate from South Africa.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Kniphofia uvaria is a perennial. Flowers: Torch lily (locally known in some parts as tritoma and red-hot poker) has distinctive clusters of slender, tubular blossoms on erect stems that emerge red at tip and fade to yellow at base. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, orange or yellow, with an accent in yellow.
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