Description
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy soils. Intolerant of wet, heavy soils. Locate in areas protected from wind. Goldfinches love the seeds. Leave seedheads for bird attracting.
$8.99
This floriferous Kniphofia hybrid sets the garden ablaze in color earlier in the season than other hybrids. Loads of solid fluorescent orange, torch-shaped flower spikes stand like upright exclamation points atop a relatively compact clump of green, strappy foliage beginning in late spring.
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Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy soils. Intolerant of wet, heavy soils. Locate in areas protected from wind. Goldfinches love the seeds. Leave seedheads for bird attracting.
Common Name | 'First Sunrise', Red Hot Poker |
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Botanical Name | Kniphofia 'First Sunrise' PP16036 |
Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
Growth Rate | Average |
Light Requirements | Sun |
Height | to 3 ft. |
Width | to 3 ft. |
Soil Condition | Well-drained |
Water Needs | Average |
Blooming Period | late spring/summer |
Flower Color | orange |
Fragrance | No |
Foliage Color | green |
Deer Resistant | Yes |