Kniphofia ichopensis

Also Known As

Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7b-8b

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Kniphofia ichopensis plant details

Kniphofia ichopensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia ichopensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia ichopensis

USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow leaves rich yellow to salmon

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Elegant red hot poker with tall, four foot, spikes of flowers in shades ranging from cream to orange. Reblooms nicely for a very long show. Zone 7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Our first offering of this uncommon South African "Poker." Light butterscotch well-spaced buds open to pale cream, yellowish tones or a tawny orange. It is a somewhat variable species in color and these are from wild-collected seed. Elegant flowers and compact form are a constant.