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Kniphofia 'Zambia'
Also Known As
- Red Hot Poker
- Torch Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Kniphofia 'Zambia' plant details
Kniphofia 'Zambia' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot and bronze flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'Zambia'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: apricot and bronze blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Zambia'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Zambia' plant
How to Grow Kniphofia 'Zambia'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- bronze
- apricot
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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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
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
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 Giant Red Hot Poker
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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