Kniphofia northiae
This bold and exotic evergreen poker is my favourite. Unlike other red hot pokers that have fine, somewhat disheveled leaves, this species sports broad bluish green architectural foliage with dramatic effect. An early summer bloomer, the thick spikes offer huge cones of fiery flowers to five feet. It will bloom at the same time as bearded iris and Allium ‘Globemaster’.
Common Name: Broadleaf Poker
Family: Asphodelaceae (The Asphodel Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: High elevation plateaus above 2865 m that are often boggy in the wet summer months.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
