Torch Lily – Kniphofia spp.

Common Name: Torch Lily, Red Hot Poker, Tritoma

Botanical Name: Kniphofia spp., ni-FOF-ee-a

Decorative Life: 7-10 days.

Flower Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Availability: Fall, Summer

From 36-41 F, upright in water for up to 5 days.

• Named for Johann Hieronymous Kniphof (1704-1763).
• Great spike flower having bright, hot colors. Looks like a torch burning, hence one of its common names.
• Plants perform very well in a garden setting for years with few pests.