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    • Photo of Kniphofia 'Mount Etna' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Kniphofia 'Mount Etna'

    Also Known As

    • Kniphofia 'The Rocket'
    • The Rocket Red Hot Poker
    • The Rocket Torch Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Kniphofia 'Mount Etna' plant details

    Kniphofia 'Mount Etna' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and 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 'Mount Etna'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: coral blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Mount Etna'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aptly named for the tall flower stems terminating in generous flowerheads of densely packed tubular dark coral flowers that send Hummingbirds around the bend. This is a vigorous and showy 'Poker.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Mount Etna' plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia 'Mount Etna'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • coral

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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