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Kniphofia ensifolia
Also Known As
- Ensifolia Red Hot Poker
- Ensifolia Torch Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Kniphofia ensifolia plant details
Kniphofia ensifolia is a broadleaf deciduous 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 regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia ensifolia
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia ensifolia
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Kniphofia ensifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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