Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur'

Also Known As

Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur' plant details

Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seedlings from 'Minister Verschuur' which is a good clean solid yellow Poker. These are open pollinated and we had planned to grow them on to perhaps select out a superior form but there are just too damn many so if this one turns out great let us know. Deer resistant.