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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.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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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
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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
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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
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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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
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