Poco Sunset Torchlily
Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset'
Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.
Poco Series
Stunning coral-red flowers that mature to orange rise from short, grassy, evergreen foliage in summer to create an unusual yet brilliant border or container planting; compact habit; makes a great cutflower and attracts hummingbirds
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Poco Sunset Torchlily is an open herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Poco Sunset Torchlily features bold spikes of coral-pink tubular flowers with red overtones at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall that fade to orange over time. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
Poco Sunset Torchlily will grow to be about 16 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil | and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH | but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 16"(24"withtheflowers)Hx15"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are coral
Flowers from early summer to early fall
Attracts hummingbirds
Zone 6a
Likes well drained soil

