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Kniphofia thomsonii
Also Known As
- Kniphofia thompsonii
- Kniphofia thompsonii var. thompsonii
- Kniphofia thomsonii var. thomsonii
- Red Hot Poker
- Torch Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Kniphofia thomsonii plant details
Kniphofia thomsonii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia thomsonii
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden, focal point, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia thomsonii
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Kniphofia thomsonii
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Gardening facts about Kniphofia thomsonii plant
How to Grow Kniphofia thomsonii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Kniphofia for your garden
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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
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
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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