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Kniphofia Early Hybrids

Also Known As

  • Kniphofia 'Early Hybrids'
  • Poker Plant
  • Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Kniphofia Early Hybrids plant details

Kniphofia Early Hybrids is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia Early Hybrids

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia Early Hybrids

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers are orange 'pokers' that fade to yellow. Handsome, mostly evergreen foliage is spiky and sword-like; good for contrast. Grows about 24-30" tall and makes a spreading clump.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Kniphofia Early Hybrids plant

How to Grow Kniphofia Early Hybrids

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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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