Kniphofia Red Hot Poker r has striking spikes of flowers that change color from top to bottom beginning with red buds opening to orange flowers then fading to yellow. A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Easy to grow and a great perennial for beginner gardeners! (Kniphofia) Red Hot Poker is the nickname for these bold, handsome natives of Madagascar and tropical South Africa. Kniphofia is also commonly called torch lily. It is a rugged, interesting perennial of the lily family. From