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Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

Also Known As

  • Mango Popsicle Dwarf poker

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle' plant details

Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, long-blooming, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

20-30" spikes of golden-mango-tangerine bottlebrush flowers top this neat grassy mound ALL season; terrific for the drought-tolerant border or accent, cutting or hummers. S/M-D/GDr USPPP
Delicious spikes of sweet, mango orange flowers rise continuously from summer into fall. The short grassy foliage looks neat all summer. A terrific drought tolerant garden plant. Great in the mid-border. A member of the Popsicle Series which offers continuous bloom from summer through fall on dwarf plants. Cultivars include 'Redhot Popsicle', 'Mango Popsicle', 'Pineapple Popsicle', 'Creamsicle', 'Papaya Popsicle' and 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'.
Delicious spikes of sweet, mango orange bloom continuously summer into fall. The short grassy foliage looks neat all summer. A terrific drought tolerant garden plant. Great in the mid-border.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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