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Photo:
Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
50
Low-growing, compact species. The stiff foliage (up to 2' long and 1" wide) is narrow and lance-shaped with a prominent center fold and fine hairs on both the upper and lower surfaces. Flowering stalks (up to 2' tall) emerge in early summer from the cente
Scientific Name:
Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'
Common Name 1
› Red Hot Poker
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Origins:
South Africa
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
› Fire Dance Dwarf Poker
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
VL
Soil Preference:
Best grown in evenly moist, well-draining soils in full sun.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
The stiff foliage (up to 2' long and 1" wide) is narrow and lance-shaped with a prominent center fold and fine hairs on both the upper and lower surfaces.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Orange
Flower Description:
Flowering stalks (up to 2' tall) emerge in early summer from the center of foliage clumps, topped with a dense, cone-shaped cluster of tubular blooms. The unopened buds are a muted orange color and mature to a light yellow-green as they open.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
18-24"
Mature spread:
18-24"
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Native to the southern Drakensberg region of South Africa and Lesotho where it is found on exposed, grassy slopes at altitudes between 8,000-9,000'
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Kathy Ketchum
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
yes
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jun
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Sep
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
No major pest problems.
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
No major disease problems. Root rot can occur if soils are too heavy and wet.
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious problems
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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