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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

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    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

    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

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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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