Kniphofia linearifolia

Also Known As

Kniphofia linearis
Marsh Poker
Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Kniphofia linearifolia plant details

Kniphofia linearifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot, orange and 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 seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia linearifolia

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia linearifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also new, these have not flowered nor are they listed in any of my references although Kniphofia linearifolia is mentioned.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This is from wild-collected seed from South Africa where it grows in marshy places and stream edges. Here, it will thrive in a rich moist soil or perform quite adequately on much less care and attention. Long strappy leaves and tall imperious flowers with reddish orange buds opening to yellowish flowers.

By: Far Reaches Farm

A nice addition to the palette of pokers, forming a clump with mid-green leaves about 1” wide. Showy orange flowers in round heads come up to about 3'. In my garden it flowers in late July or August. This species is moderately drought tolerant. You might lose the foliage below 20 °F but it's root hardy to at least 0 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Super showy, this Kniphofia is an eye catcher, with flower heads on 7’ tall spikes. The flowers begin orange, fade to tangerine & then to yellow. Forms a substantial clump about 5’ wide & 6’ tall of bright green strap-like foliage. Tidy up spent bloom spikes for best appearance. Hummingbirds will fight over this one. The flowers are also good cut for use in a vase. From South Africa.