YELLOW RED HOT POKER; Kniphofia (South Africa)
- Appearance: Features egg-shaped or thistle-like white to silver flower heads framed by spiky silvery or pewter-colored bracts.
- Height & Spread: Grows about 2 to 3 feet tall (24–46 inches) and spreads roughly 1 to 2 feet wide.
- Bloom Time: Flowers from early to late summer (typically June through September).
- Uses: Ideal for fresh-cut or dried flower arrangements, sunny borders, and gravel or cottage gardens.
- Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Light: Requires full sun for the best growth and color.
- Soil: Prefers sharp-draining, poor, sandy, or loamy soil; soggy or overly rich winter soil can rot the roots.
- Hardiness: Generally hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8 (depending on the specific cultivar).
- Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established, salt-tolerant, and deer-resistant. Avoid frequent root division since sea holly is slow to re-establish.
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