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Kniphofia tysonii

Also Known As

  • Kniphofia tysonii ssp. tysonii
  • Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Kniphofia tysonii plant details

Kniphofia tysonii is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia tysonii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia tysonii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This may well have been named after Mike Tyson 'cause this has an attitude. (Any Poker 6' or more has an attitude in my book) Dense clumps of tall leaves (3'-4') with tall stems bearing fat heads of dark orange to reddish orange buds which open to greenish white. It's a spectacle.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia tysonii plant

How to Grow Kniphofia tysonii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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