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    • Photo of Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'

    Also Known As

    • Red Hot Poker
    • Torch Lily
    • Tritomas

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 36"-48"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' plant details

    Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Kniphofia rooperi

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia rooperi flower by Arenamontanus
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    Kniphofia brachystachya

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia brachystachya flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

    aka Primrose Beauty Red Hot Poker, Primrose Beauty Torch Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Kniphofia northiae

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia northiae by Joshua McCullough
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