Red Hot Poker Torch Lily 'Lucky Lemons'

Red hot poker ‘Lucky Lemons’ forms tall flower spikes with pastel yellow buds that open to creamy yellow flowers. The late-season display begins in mid to late summer and continues for many weeks above clumps of grassy green foliage. ## Form and placement This selection grows about 44–48 inches tall and 30–36 inches wide. Place it in the middle of a sunny border, where its tall stems can rise above shorter perennials. The flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and can be cut for arrangements. Walters Gardens lists it for USDA Zones 5b–9 and notes that winter mulch may improve performance in colder gardens. ## Growing conditions Grow ‘Lucky Lemons’ in full sun and well-drained soil. Kniphofia tolerates dry periods once established, but flowering is usually more generous when the plant receives water during bloom. Avoid winter-wet sites and keep the crown from sitting in water. Walters Gardens lists the selection as deer and rabbit resistant and notes that its flowers mature to a lighter yellow than ‘Gold Rush’. The exact Walters Gardens profile identifies this cultivar as Kniphofia ‘Lucky Lemons’ (PPAF). Sources: [Walters Gardens cultivar profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=KNILL). ## Maintenance Trim old leaf tips in spring to encourage fresh growth. In colder regions, tie the foliage over the crown in fall or add loose winter mulch to keep water from collecting there. Remove spent flower stems to maintain a tidy planting.