The Rocket Jr. Red Hot Poker is a compact, vibrant perennial that packs fiery color into a smaller, garden-friendly size. Its eye-catching spikes of blazing red-orange flowers rise above grassy green foliage, creating a dramatic display from early to late summer. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies, this drought-tolerant beauty thrives in sunny spots and brings bold texture and color to borders, rock gardens, and containers.
- Bloom color: Bright red-orange with yellow highlights as flowers mature
- Bloom time: Early to late summer, with a long-lasting display
- Pollinator friendly: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Growth habit: Compact and upright, about 18–24" tall and wide
- Sun requirements: Full sun for best flowering
- Water needs: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
- Foliage: Narrow, arching green leaves add texture
- Care tips: Plant in well-drained soil, remove spent flower spikes to encourage reblooming, cut back foliage in late winter or early spring
