Sword-shaped red-hot poker (Kniphofia ensifolia) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as sword-shaped red-hot poker.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: sword-shaped red-hot poker
Scientific name: Kniphofia ensifolia
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Sword-shaped red-hot poker (Kniphofia ensifolia) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Sword-shaped red-hot poker (Kniphofia ensifolia) – Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
