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Kniphofia 'Little Maid'

Also Known As

Kniphofia uvaria 'Little Maid'
Little Maid Red Hot Poker
Little Maid Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

6a-11

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Kniphofia 'Little Maid' plant details

Kniphofia 'Little Maid' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Little Maid'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Little Maid'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pixie sized 'poker' 18-24" tall and half as wide for sunny dryish places. Summer spikes are yellow and fade to cream giving a two toned effect. Attracts hummers! Deer resistant, drought tolerant and good cut flower; easy in well drained soil but takes wor

By: Secret Garden Growers

SALE! Reg. 7.75. A dwarf and relentless bloomer. Pale green buds open to pale yellow and aging to ivory, poking out of grass-like foliage. Well drained soil.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Smaller selection to 2' tall and 18" wide with pale, creamy-yellow flowers in summer and often again in autumn.

By: Native Sons

This "mini" is much in demand in England... with good reason: its delicate, almost grass-like foliage (to 14") ; profusion of cream-to-gold"pokers" make it an easy-mixer while retaining vibrant natural character. Sun/GDr