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Kniphofia 'Green Jade'

Also Known As

  • Green Jade Red Hot Poker
  • Green Jade Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Kniphofia 'Green Jade' plant details

Kniphofia 'Green Jade' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer chartreuse, cream and green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Green Jade'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse, cream and green blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Green Jade'

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

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Green Jade' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Green Jade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 20"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily

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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aka Primrose Beauty Red Hot Poker, Primrose Beauty Torch Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Giant Red Hot Poker

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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