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Kniphofia triangularis

Also Known As

Kniphofia triangularis [apricot form K. galpinii]
Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily
Tritoma

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Kniphofia triangularis plant details

Kniphofia triangularis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot, orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia triangularis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia triangularis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another smaller selection to 2' with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, densely held, bicolored flowers in shades of coral and golden yellow. Often confused in the trade, we may be growing a hybrid from this species as galpinii.

By: Native Sons

A smaller species, only 2-3 feet, with very bright tangerine flower spikes and grassy foliage. Zone 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

[Syn.: K. galpinii] An extremely variable species (and is variable indeed) with flowers form bright apricot to dark orange red. This particular one we offer here we received originally from Collector's Nursery. It has bright apricot to ta