Kniphofia Glowstick Red Hot Poker
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
The Kniphofia Glowstick Red Hot Poker is an herbaceous perennial that provides three seasons of vibrant interest, blooming continuously from summer through fall. It features dense spikes of drooping, tubular, bright yellow flowers rising above fine-textured, medium green foliage resembling ornamental grass. This clump-forming plant is excellent for mass planting, borders, containers, or as a striking specimen. It is heat and drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. For best results, grow in full sun with average, evenly moist, well-draining soil. Deadheading faded blooms encourages more flowering throughout the season.
$22.95
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4.6
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Category Rank
1072
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Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
SKU
29427
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscaping
- Conservationists wanting to attract hummingbirds and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with heavy, water-logged winter soil
- Minimalists who dislike routine garden cleanup and maintenance
- Owners of shady yards with limited direct sunlight
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from summer through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Wildlife Attraction
Nectar-rich tubular blooms act as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Environmental Resilience
Heat and drought tolerance make this a reliable choice for xeriscaping.
Maintenance Effort
Simple deadheading is the only requirement for sustained, repeat blooming performance.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrent properties keep deer and rabbits from damaging the foliage.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, mass plantings, or as a striking specimen.
Key Specs
SKU
29427
Item Form
1-Quart
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Mature Height
2.42 Feet
Mature Width
22 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Start
Early Summer
Features
- Offers three seasons of continuous, abundant bloom from summer through fall.
- Flowers are nectar-rich, highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Excellent as a showy cut flower for summer bouquets.
- Foliage resembles ornamental grass, providing fine texture.
- Resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Low maintenance, with deadheading promoting repeat blooming.
- Suitable for xeriscapes due to heat and drought tolerance.
- Repeat Bloomer
What customers say
Customers are highly satisfied with the Kniphofia Glowstick, consistently noting its exceptional quality and striking design. Reviewers frequently mention the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, showing impressive vigor and reliable performance. The vibrant, true red color is a major highlight, providing a dramatic vertical accent in the garden. This variety delivers reliable performance and visual appeal, making it a worthwhile investment for gardeners seeking bold, long lasting color.
Know before you buy
This variety is a prolific repeat bloomer that provides continuous, vibrant yellow spikes from early summer straight through the fall.
Yes, the Kniphofia Glowstick is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are common.
You should deadhead faded flower spikes throughout the season to encourage new blooms. However, leave the foliage intact through the winter and only trim it back once the weather warms in the spring to protect the plant's crown.
Absolutely. Its clump-forming habit and fine-textured foliage make it an excellent candidate for containers, provided the pot has good drainage.
Once established, it is quite heat and drought tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. While it prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil, it does not require constant irrigation.
Yes, the nectar-rich, tubular flowers are highly attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
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