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Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily
Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'
Red Hot Poker Torch Lily
In stock · from $14.99
A particularly hardy torch lily that forms clumps of grassy grey-green leaves that remain evergreen in milder regions. Taller stems in summer hold large spikes of flowers in a combination of orange, scarlet, and yellow. Attractive to hummingbirds and terrific for cutting. Requires well-draining soil, especially in winter. Developed and introduced by Jelitto Seeds in Germany.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily need?
Moderate water use.
Will Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Fire Dance Red Hot Poker Torch Lily wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.