LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 23 in. tall and 16 in. wide.
| Description | Red and orange nectar-filled blooms will delight people and hummingbirds alike all summer and into fall. Shorter than a classic Red Hot Poker, this compact variety is perfect for containers or smaller gardens. Grass-like foliage remains neat all summer. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Avens (Geum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crown in harsh winters. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; in containers, water regularly – when soil surface becomes dry. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |




