Kniphofia typhoides

Also Known As

Brown Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Kniphofia typhoides plant details

Kniphofia typhoides is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia typhoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia typhoides

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bees & nectar drinking creatures of all shapes & sizes will flock to visit this uber rare South African grassland native. Cattail-like, honey scented & nectar filled spires put on their show late-Summer through Fall. Clay is no problemo, but this Kniphofia likes a little more water than your average ?poker", not minding boggy, moist situations. It would be a great addition to any waterside garden. Strappy blue-green leaves are slightly twisted forming a cool spiral shape, growing to a 2-3' high & 2-4' wide clump that's best divided in Spring or early Summer. For those of you in cooler Winter areas, it's suggested to give baby plants a nice protective Winter covering of mulch. Hardy to 15 degrees F.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Interesting kniphofia species, the blue-green foliage, somewhat reminiscent of cattails, forms large clumps from which the flower stalks emerge in late summer bearing flowers also a bit cattail-like of an unusual cocoa-brown color and carry the aroma of coconut oil. So different as to be irresistible. Besides, hummingbirds like it. Winter deciduous, dying back to return in spring. Full sun in any reasonably rich soil with regular summer water. Frost hardy to -10 °F, USDA zone 6.