Kniphofia thomsonii Silverhill Hybrid

Also Known As

Kniphofia thompsonii Silverhill hybrid
Silverhill hybrid Red Hot Poker
Silverhill hybrid Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Kniphofia thomsonii Silverhill Hybrid plant details

Kniphofia thomsonii Silverhill Hybrid is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia thomsonii Silverhill Hybrid

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia thomsonii Silverhill Hybrid

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

The highly esteemed Silverhill Seeds in South Africa has offered Kniphofia thompsonii var. snowdenii in the past, but I believe their plant has hybridized with another species, because the plants I have grown from their seed have much more compact inflorescences than the true species. Despite its confused identity, I think it is one of the most attractive Kniphofias, with bluish leaves and large, showy, neon-orange flowers. It seems to prefer moist soil. Root hardy to at least 0 °F.