Photo 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
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
By: Far Reaches Farm
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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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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
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
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
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
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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