Kniphofia
Kniphofia is a flower in the Asphodelaceae family. It grows best in full sun with dry to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 5-9. Plants reach maturity about 112–126 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.
Varieties
1 from True Leaf Market · sorted by days to maturity▸Flamenco112–126 days
Non-GMO; AAS Winner; Container; Perennial
112-126 Days to maturity. Kniphofia uvaria. Flamenco Kniphofia Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, Perennial. Flamenco kniphofia seeds promise exotic, unmistakable, and award-winning blooms native to the cool ocean regions of South Africa's Cape Province. Flamenco seeds grow tropical 36-48 inch tall kniphofia plants bursting with dense fiery red "torch" blooms that'll transform any flower bed into a summertime oasis. Flamenco kniphofia is an All-American Selections Flower Winner, noted by judges for its "red-hot poker blooms" and for being a hardy perennial "with peak performance in its second year." About 9,000 seeds per ounce.
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Plant spacing
In a square-foot bed, space kniphofia about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.
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Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for kniphofia yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.