Kniphofia soft apricot

Also Known As

Soft Apricot Red Hot Poker
Soft Apricot Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Kniphofia soft apricot plant details

Kniphofia soft apricot is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia soft apricot

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia soft apricot

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kindly shared with us by Mike Snyder of Portland, OR. He didn't have the name to go with it but thought we should have some. Out of a tidy clump of lush-green leaves appear spikes with green buds, opening to a soft apricot color. Excellent in combination