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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. 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
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'.
These Glowing!, 2-3' golden-orange flwr spikes will provide accent ; hummingbird signpost over a long June-Sept period. Sun/M-D/GDr
Mid summer tangerine tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Hardy to 5 °F.
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.
Golden-orange flowers on 3 foot stems from mid summer into early fall. 2' wide plants.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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