Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' ~ Echo Mango Red-Hot Poker, Torch Lily

Echo Mango is an upright semi-evergreen perennial with coarse blue-green lance leaves.  From the center of the basal clump, a succession of thick showy orange-yellow flower spikes on naked stems bloom in spring and reblooms through late summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Type:  Perennial Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  1’ - 2' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Spring, 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: Salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower