Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Also Known As

Fire Dance Dwarf Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' plant details

Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer coral and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: coral and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These South African natives, from the high Drakensburg Mountains, stand only 18" tall, forming a clump to 18" wide. Good for a small, perennial bed. Flowers are bi-color red and yellow on spikes. Easy in good garden soil with little summer water but lots of sun. Extremely frost hardy; to -20 °F, USDA zone 5. Xanthorrhoeaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Compact, dark green-blue leaves

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

The species (from the High Drakensberg Mts of S.Africa) is one of the smallest (to only 18") ; hardiest, the cultivar one of the prettiest with coral-red ; yellow bi-color flowers; perfect for containers/small yard. S/M

By: Forestfarm

If you love Kniphofias & are gardening on a small scale, you must have this plant! With its compact form & beautiful flowers, it works in a host of garden situations & also in a host of climates. It’s by far the hardiest Kniphofia that we grow! Sweet! The leaves are stippled with hairs that give them a rough feel & interesting appearance. The buds are a coral red fading to a soft yellow & the leaves tend toward a nice grey green. Leaves mound to about 1.5’ & the flower spikes top out at about 2’. Great cut, a wonderful habitat plant & drought tolerant. Tolerant of many soils, but approves of some added compost. Great for a pot!