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    • Photo of Kniphofia thomsonii [triploid form] flower by Far Reaches Farm

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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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    Kniphofia rooperi

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia rooperi flower by Arenamontanus
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    Kniphofia brachystachya

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia brachystachya flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Kniphofia northiae

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia northiae by Joshua McCullough
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