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Red Hot Poker

Kiphofia

Scientific Name	Kiphofia
Common Name	Red Hot Poker
Family	Xanthorrhoeaceae (Grasstree)
Habit	Herbaceous
Growth Form	Upright
Mature Size	3-8’ High, 1-2’ Wide
Flowers	Late Summer to Fall
Hardiness	Zones 4-9
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Water Requirements	Moderate to xeric
Soil Requirements	Well-Drained, Clay, Loam or Sandy
Other Info	Also Known as Torch Lily, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Deer Resistant