Pyromania 'Backdrift'
Kniphofia 'Backdraft'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 30-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park: 1000+ hours available) |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Red-orange fading to yellow |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division in spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Achillea, Salvia, Echinacea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Requires excellent drainage, especially in winter. Mulch heavily in Zone 5b/6a Clifton Park.
Maintenance
Tie foliage over the crown in winter to prevent water from freezing in the center.
Cleanup
Cut back old foliage in late spring once new growth emerges.
Notes
Part of the Pyromania collection by Proven Winners. Corrected cultivar name is 'Backdraft'.