Type: Perennial

Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9

Light Requirements:  Full sun 

Water Requirements:  Averge

Bloom Colors: Red, orange, yellow

Bloom Period: Summer

Height: 30 to 48 inches

Spacing: 16 to 24 inches

Features: Showy blooms, attracts butterflies

Description:  Plants are formed of clumps of very long, slender grey-green leaves up to 3 ft. in length. The long, brightly-colored, tubular flowers encircle the tops of the thick, upright stems. Flowers first appear bright red, then orange before eventually maturing to yellow from the bottom upward giving them a bi-colored appearance. Each of the flower heads can span up to 12 inches long with plants reaching a height of nearly four feet in ideal conditions.  Plants will multiply reliably but not to the point of being invasive.   These exotic and unique plants make a conversation-worthy addition to any garden space.

Uses:  Torch Lily grows best in full sun with a moderately moist but well drained soil.  Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established.   Plants are extremely attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.  Makes a lovely addition to perennial beds and borders, tropical or Asian themed garden spaces. Also useful in container gardens and fresh cut flower arrangements.