Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

Also Known As

Red Hot Poker
Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' plant details

Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden-orange flowers on stalks to 3' tall or more. Plants spread to 2'.

By: Native Sons

These Glowing!, 2-3' golden-orange flwr spikes will provide accent ; hummingbird signpost over a long June-Sept period. Sun/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Mid summer tangerine tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Hardy to 5 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

It's the flowers, glowing in gold tinged with orange on 30" spikes, that make this a must have perennial, blooming from early summer into August. Grassy foliage forms clumps to 3 ft wide in time, semi-decidous depending on winter cold. A South African native does well in a hot dry spot in the garden, but also appreciates occasional summer water. Invite the hummingbirds in with this striking plant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.