Dwarf red-hot poker (Kniphofia triangularis)

Dwarf red-hot poker (Kniphofia triangularis) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as dwarf red-hot poker.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: dwarf red-hot poker
Scientific name: Kniphofia triangularis
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding

Seasonal colors

How to plant Dwarf red-hot poker (Kniphofia triangularis) – Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Dwarf red-hot poker (Kniphofia triangularis) – Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons