Photo of Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Common Torch Lily
  • Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset' plant details

Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 'Bees Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow, grassy green foliage on this clumping perennial, 2' high and 3' wide; summer spikes, 3' tall with warm yellow orange flowers last a very long time and create hummer traffic jams! Vigorous, drought tolerant, deer resistant…grows in most soil, but well drained is ideal; full sun and heat make it happy. Very drought tolerant when established.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Bees Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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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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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
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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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