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Kniphofia 'Gladness'

Also Known As

  • Gladness Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Kniphofia 'Gladness' plant details

Kniphofia 'Gladness' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun 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 for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Gladness'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Gladness'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Gladness' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Gladness'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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