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    Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form]

    Also Known As

    • Red Hot Poker
    • Torch Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form] plant details

    Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: clumping, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The penultimate 'Poker' in our opinion at this particular moment. Tall wands of orange tubular flowers well spaced on the stem evoke images of Aloes in Southern California. A good spreader which quickly makes a clump. I generally view this barefoot as it knocks my socks off anyway.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form] plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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