Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Duo' ~ Echo Duo Red-Hot Poker, Torch Lily

Echo Duo is a clumping upright perennial with coarse blue-green semi-evergreen lance leaves.  From the center of the clump, a succession of thick showy bi-color orange and white flower spikes on naked stems bloom in spring and reblooms throughout late summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Type:  Perennial Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  3’ - 4' Spacing:  3' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  White+Orange Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Root Rot can be a problem in poorly-drained soils.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Garden, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.  COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Salvia