Common Name(s): Torch lily, red hot poker Botanical Name: Kniphofia uvaria Cultivar: Royal Castle Mix Type: Perennial Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9 Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Low Bloom Color(s): Orange, red, dark yellow, green, near white Bloom Period: Summer Height: 4 to 5 feet Spacing: 12 to 24 inches Features: Showy blooms, full color range Precautions: None known Description: Torch lilies are heat tolerant, clump-forming plants with long, slender grass-like, light green leaves up to 30 inches in length. Flower heads up to 12 inches in length with long, downturned tubular flowers encircle the tops of the thick, upright stems. The brightly-colored nectar-rich blooms are great for attracting hummingbirds. Royal Castle produces long-lasting blooms in a wide color range. Plants will multiply reliably but not to the point of being invasive. These exotic and unique plants add flair and whimsy to any garden space or fresh cut flower arrangement. Blooms the first season if sown early. Uses/Culture: Sunny beds and borders, cut flower arrangements, accent plant for large container gardens. Plant in full sun and moderately moist, but well-draining soil for best performance; tolerant of heat and periods of drought once established. Germination requirements: Germination occurs in 1-3 weeks under warm, moist conditions following a 4-6 week period of cold stratification. Fall sow to a cold frame or unheated greenhouse or refrigerate in moist sterile sand or peat for 4-6 weeks prior to a spring sowing.

• 25 seeds

25 seeds