Kniphofia 'Yellow Hammer'

Also Known As

Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'
W: 1'

planting zones

6a-9a

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Kniphofia 'Yellow Hammer' plant details

Kniphofia 'Yellow Hammer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer chartreuse, cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Yellow Hammer'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Yellow Hammer'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The best yellow flowered variety I have yet to grow, early, very floriferous and oft repeat blooming. Slender, slightly tapering spikes of nodding, tubular flowers, soft yellow from darker, green tinted buds, above quickly clumping, knee high, mid green, keeled, grass-like leaves. Easily grown in any reasonably well drained soil.