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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706

Also Known As

  • Echo Mango Kniphofia
  • Red Hot Poker
  • Torch Lily
  • Tritoma

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706 plant details

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, repeat-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This striking RE-bloomer produces its eye-(human and hummer!)-catching 4-5' stalks of mango-orange heavily-nectared flowers from May all the way into August from a 2' x 3' mound of sword-like foliage. S/M-D/GDr PPAF
Generous bottle brush blossoms in soft yellow held on sturdy stems. Full sun and well drained soil in winter a must. Drought tolerant once established.
A new repeat flowering Kniphofia! Wave after wave of tall spikes of densely packed soft orange-yellow tubular blooms are borne from spring to fall on this exciting new cultivar of this reliable perennial. Excellent for hummingbirds.The Red Hot Poker is drought tolerant once well established, has some salt tolerance, and is considered deer resistant. This tough and reliable clump forming perennial is deserving of a place in any sunny garden.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706 plant

How to Grow Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango' PP21706

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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