
Kniphofia 'Joker's Wild' ~ Joker's Wild Torch Lily, Red-Hot Poker
Joker's Wild Torch Lily is a tall semi-evergreen upright perennial with coarse dark green lance leaves. A succession of thick showy spikes sporting bright deep orange flowers bloom on naked stems from early to mid summer and re-blooms in late summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Type: Perennial Height: 3' - 3.5' Spread: 2’ - 2.5' Spacing: 2.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Orange Season of Interest: Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root Rot can be a problem in poorly-drained soils.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Garden, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Salvia IMAGE: Photo by Plant Right, Kniphofia uvaria