Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Kniphofia 'Fire Glow'
Fire Glow Red Hot Poker
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 16 to 24 inches
- Width
- 14 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Bi-color yellow, to deep orange-red, tubular flowers on tall spikes
- Foliage color
- Dark green, arching, linear leaves
- Bloom time
- June to frost
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Kniphofia 'Fire Glow' is a perennial plant known for its tall, flower spikes that feature tubular flowers of yellow, transitioning to deep orange. Blooming from early to late summer, the flowers gradually shift in color, creating a fiery gradient that adds warmth to the garden. The plant's dense clusters of flowers rise above its sword-like, arching leaves, creating an eye-catching vertical element that works well in borders, cottage gardens, and as a focal point in containers.
Originating from South Africa, Kniphofia 'Fire Glow' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for low-maintenance gardens or xeriscaping. The plant also attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, adding both visual and ecological value to the garden.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis
Design tip
Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
