Joker's Wild Torch Lily is a tall semi-evergreen upright perennial with coarse dark green lance leaves. A succession of thick showy spikes sporting bright deep orange flowers bloom on naked stems from early to mid summer and re-blooms in late summer. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Type: | |
Height: |
3' - 3.5' |
Spread: |
2’ - 2.5' |
Spacing: |
2.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Orange |
Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGE: Photo by Plant Right, Kniphofia uvaria