Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' – Torch Lily
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Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' – Torch Lily, Poker Plant
A fiery two-tone stunner, 'Papaya Popsicle' opens with bright red flower spikes that fade beautifully down to gold — like a tropical sunset in your garden. This ultra-compact deciduous perennial blooms from spring through fall and is one of the toughest plants around, shrugging off deer, drought, heat, cold, wind, and poor soil. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies can't resist it, and the blooms make excellent cut flowers.
Key Features:
- Perennial herb, deciduous
- Bright red blooms fading to gold
- Ultra-compact habit
- Excellent repeat bloomer
- Tolerates deer, drought, heat, cold, wind, and poor soil
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Good cut flower and border plant
- PP#22915
Growing Details:
Height: 12 in (20 in with flower) | Spread: 18 in
Exposure: Full sun | Water: Moderate to dry
Bloom time: Spring–Fall | Bloom color: Bright red fading to gold
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
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