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    • Photo of Kniphofia rooperi flower by Arenamontanus

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    Also Known As

    • Red Hot Poker
    • Torch Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Kniphofia rooperi plant details

    Kniphofia rooperi is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia rooperi

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia rooperi

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stunning late summer red hot poker. The extra large flowers are bigger than any other knipfofia. I first saw it in 1999 in England and took a while to find here. A real show-stopper.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Clump forming perennial to 4' tall with pompous, plump tear-drop shaped orange and golden yellow flowers reigning on top.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia rooperi plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia rooperi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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