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Kniphofia 'St. Gallen'

Also Known As

  • St. Gallen Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Kniphofia 'St. Gallen' plant details

Kniphofia 'St. Gallen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'St. Gallen'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'St. Gallen'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new variety from Switzerland. It looks like 'Bressingham Comet', but twice as big in all parts. Needless to say, it's very hardy with an origin like that.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'St. Gallen' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'St. Gallen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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