Torch lilies are dramatic with their leafless flower stalks that are topped with clusters of tubular flowers.
Mango Popsicle grows to 19 inches and spreads to 16 inches with 30 inch flower spikes.
Redhot Popsicle, foliage height is 16″, flower height is 24".
Torch lilies make striking upright colonies as they mature.
This red-hot poker plant is quite happy in the hot dry locations at the foot of this eucalyptus tree.
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Common Name: red-hot poker, torch lily
Botanical Name: Kniphofia uvaria Form: vase shaped, spikey, upright clumping Family: Asphodelaceae Genus: Kniphofia Species: uvaria Plant Type: clump forming rhizomatous evergreen herbaceous perennial Mature Size: 3’ -4’ x 2’-3’ Origin: South Africa Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 Foliage: sword shaped, linear, bluish-green to 3ft long and 1 inch wide, evergreen Flowers: leafless flower stalks with drooping two-toned tubular blossoms that emerge red and turn yellow Stems: basal stems that emerge from a central crown Exposure: full sun Soil: soil tolerant, except wet soils. Uses: perennial borders, drought tolerant, containers, small gardens, seaside, rockery, cut flowers Propagation: remove plantlets from crown or divide crown in spring Pruning: remove brown foliage anytime and cut back plant in spring when new foliage appears Problems: rots in wet soil Comments: Architectural interestingly bold plants with eye-catching elegant flowers that last from summer into fall. Resists deers, rabbits but attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. They are also salt and drought tolerant. Protect crowns in winter in Zones 5 and less. 
Torch lily flowers vary in shades even on the same plant.
Pyromania Orange Blaze, 24 to 30 inches tall and spreads to 24 inches.
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Torch lily flowers, like this regal 'Royal Castle' resemble bottle brushes.
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Flamenco grows to 30 inches and 22 inches wide. Flowers bear shades of yellow, orange and flame red.
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