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    • Photo of Kniphofia porphyrantha flower, form by Far Reaches Farm

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    Kniphofia porphyrantha

    Also Known As

    • Red Hot Poker

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Kniphofia porphyrantha plant details

    Kniphofia porphyrantha is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer chartreuse, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia porphyrantha

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse, orange and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: alpine, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia porphyrantha

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our mama plants were collected by Panyoti Kelaidis and is truly one of the finest Red Hot Pokers. If we had to choose just one Poker, this would be among the ten or so we would have to have. Stout gray-green leaves and chunky often reblooming salmon and yellow flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia porphyrantha plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia porphyrantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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