Red Hot Poker Torch Lily 'Poker Face'

‘Poker Face’ is a tall red hot poker with orange-red flower spikes above a substantial clump of grass-like foliage. Walters Gardens reports a height of 34–38 inches, a spread of 18–24 inches, full-sun exposure and hardiness in zones 5B–9; it reblooms through much of summer ([Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=KNIPF)). ## Garden Use Place this upright perennial in the middle of a sunny border, where its strong flower stems can rise above lower companions. The breeder lists it as a cut flower, a focal or specimen plant, and resistant to deer and rabbits. Its orange-toned blooms also attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. ## Growing Conditions Plant in well-drained soil; the cultivar page lists poor through fertile soils and acidic to neutral soil chemistry. Water needs are described as low to average, with additional moisture helpful during bloom. The foliage may remain evergreen in mild climates and die back in colder regions. ## Maintenance Trim leaf tips in spring. In colder zones, tie foliage over the crown in fall to shed winter water, then remove winter-damaged leaves as growth resumes. [Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=KNIPF)