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    • Photo of Kniphofia hirsuta by Panayoti Kelaidis

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    Kniphofia hirsuta

    Also Known As

    • Red Hot Poker

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 16"-24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Kniphofia hirsuta plant details

    Kniphofia hirsuta is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia hirsuta

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia hirsuta

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sturdy little Poker from wild-collected seed in South Afica. Named hirsuta for the hirsute or hairy leaves which are rough on the edges if you run your fingers along them. One of the more compact species with hefty distinct two-toned flowers of orange-red and yellow. Easy.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia hirsuta plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia hirsuta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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