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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Other: dwarf, almost grass-like green foliage.
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Seeds take a long time to reach flowering stage.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Protection Status: US Plant Patent #20,313
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Red-hot Poker
  • Torch Lily

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Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011
These blooms have faded to a pale cream color.
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011

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