Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug'
Also Known As
- Lightning Bug Red Hot Poker
- Lightning Bug Torch Lily
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 20"-30"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug' plant details
Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, showy, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug'
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug' plant
How to Grow Kniphofia 'Lightning Bug'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Kniphofia for your garden
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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
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
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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