Fire Dance Dwarf Poker
Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'
SKU
04312
Native to South Africa, this is one of the shortest, prettiest and most reliably cold-hardy species in its genus. Coral-red and yellow flower spikes grow atop a thick clump of narrow, arching, blue-green foliage. Well-suited to small city gardens and containers. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | nip-HOFF-ee-uh her-SOO-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 18 in. tall, 15 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic, Xeric |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Avens (Geum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Switch Grass (Panicum); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. In containers, water when soil surface is dry. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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