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

Echo Rojo is a semi-evergreen upright perennial with coarse blue-green coarse lance leaves.  From the center of the basal clump, a succession of thick showy fiery orange-red 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.  Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Perennial Height:  2' - 2.5' Spread:  1.5’ - 2' Spacing:  1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Red 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:  Geum, Black-eyed Susan, Salvia