‘Regal Torch’ Lily sends up dramatic spires tipped in fiery orange and gold, rising above clumps of strappy foliage. Bold, upright, and long-blooming, it makes a regal statement in hot, sunny borders.
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–10°F (–23°C)
Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Hybrid selection of African natives (Kniphofia)
Best Substitutes For: Daylilies, Red Hot Poker hybrids
Landscape Uses: Accent plantings, mixed borders, hummingbird gardens
‘Regal Torch’ Lily sends up dramatic spires tipped in fiery orange and gold, rising above clumps of strappy foliage. Bold, upright, and long-blooming, it makes a regal statement in hot, sunny borders.
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–10°F (–23°C)
Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Hybrid selection of African natives (Kniphofia)
Best Substitutes For: Daylilies, Red Hot Poker hybrids
Landscape Uses: Accent plantings, mixed borders, hummingbird gardens