Red hot pokers, or Kniphofia, are high-impact, low-effort perennials, proving to be tough, reliable and showstopping. What more could you ask for?
Native to the eastern regions of South Africa, red hot pokers thrive in sunny locations. All species have distinctive tubular blooms that are arranged in clusters atop tall flower spikes, as can be seen in the images here. If you are a fan of red, orange or yellow in the garden, red hot pokers are, I think, the ultimate hot-colored perennial.
