Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Astrolepis Starting in late March and

Starting in late March and continuing until early May (NC)

All plants have been hand-selected for color after flowering

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needle-like foliage clothing the prostrate stems

Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Astrolepis Starting in late March andKniphofia 'Backdraft' is a 2018 introduction from the Walters Gardens breeding program designed to create more vigorous, sturdy red hot pokers that are winter hardy to Zone 5b 6a. The flowers of Kniphofia 'Backdraft', which emerge bright orange and age to yellow, are borne atop 3' tall spikes. It is an early midseason bloomer, starting in June (NC), and a good rebloomer.