Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP22791

Also Known As

Echo Rojo Kniphofia
Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily
Tritoma

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP22791 plant details

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP22791 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP22791

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP22791

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new repeat flowering Kniphofia! Echo Rojo Torch Lily produces wave after wave of tall spikes of densely packed bright reddish-orange tubular blooms are borne from spring to fall on this exciting new cultivar of this reliable perennial. Excellent for hummingbirds. The Red Hot Poker is drought tolerant once well established, has some salt tolerance, and is considered deer resistant. This tough and reliable clump forming perennial is deserving of a place in any sunny garden. PPAF