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    Kniphofia 'Goldfinch'

    Also Known As

    • Gold Finch Torch Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Kniphofia 'Goldfinch' plant details

    Kniphofia 'Goldfinch' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Goldfinch'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Goldfinch'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vivid buttery yellow blooms on 2' tall and 2' wide plants. An enticing beacon for hummingbirds and great addition to an arrangement.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Goldfinch' plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia 'Goldfinch'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12"-24"

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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