Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer'
Also Known As
- Red Hot Poker
- Torch Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 48"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer' plant details
Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. 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 'Winter Cheer'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 48 IN tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer' plant
How to Grow Kniphofia 'Winter Cheer'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Kniphofia for your garden
aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Primrose Beauty Red Hot Poker, Primrose Beauty Torch Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 2'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 20"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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