Kniphofia citrina

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-11

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Kniphofia citrina plant details

Kniphofia citrina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia citrina

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia citrina

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light yellow to yellow-orange

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Like a smaller uvaria with yellowish green flowers, these may possibly be hybrids. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Love the sturdy, architectural form & simplicity of “Red Hot Pokers” but not so crazy about the “red hot?” Harmonious in hot or cool garden schemes, K. citrina bestows showy, 7” “clubs” of lime green flowers, that fade to yellow & back to green as they age. Loved by hummers & long blooming from Spring thru Summer atop strong, upright stalks to 5’ tall. Ever-blue-green, strap-like leaves form a handsome clump to 3’ across. Very drought tolerant & deer resistant. Superb for low maintenance containers! An excellent plant for attracting hummingbirds to your garden.