Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker 'Flamenco'
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (Grass
Tree Family)
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Height: 24-32 inches
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Spread: 2-3 feet
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Bloom Time: July to September
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Bloom: large bottlebrush heads in shades of yellow, orange and red
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers rich, humusy soils; intolerant of heavy soils
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Moisture: medium;
intolerant of wet soil
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Use: specimen or
small groups in perennial border; attracts hummingbirds
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Care: locate away
from winds; promptly remove spent flower spikes; crowns benefit from winter
protection (mulch or leaves); established clumps are best left undisturbed
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems; root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils
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Native to: South Africa
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Notes: deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G280
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