Perennial flower
Red Hot Poker plant profile
Kniphofia uvaria
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Red Hot Poker
Propagate red hot poker by division or seed, and once established it is best not to disturb or move the plants (NC State). Site it in full sun in well-drained soil, protected from wind and cold, and mulch in cold-winter areas.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Red Hot Poker in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Kniphofia uvaria (Red Hot Poker)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.