Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Plants that Attract Birds 'Akame' is a Japanese word

'Akame' is a Japanese word that means red bud

each 3' wide clump of Epimedium 'Domino' is topped with 2' tall

Expect the stunning clumps to be topped with 30" tall scapes of lavender flowers in July

The stems are home to deliciously fragrant

Well-drained soils are best for all Salvia greggii

Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Plants that Attract Birds 'Akame' is a Japanese wordKniphofia 'Backdraft' is a 2018 introduction from the Walters Gardens breeding program designed to create more vigorous, sturdy red hot pokers that are winter hardy to Zone 5b 6a. The flowers of Kniphofia 'Backdraft', which emerge bright orange and age to yellow, are borne atop 3' tall spikes. It is an early midseason bloomer, starting in June (NC), and a good rebloomer.