Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdenii

Also Known As

Kniphofia thompsonii var. snowdenii
Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-11

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Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdenii plant details

Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdenii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdenii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdenii

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Kniphofia is hardly recognizable as such...the light orange flowers are well spaced on 3’ stems and curve gracefully downward...very pretty and often repeat blooming during the summer. Perennial clumps are rhizomatous. Plants thrive in full hot sun, well drained soils and with occasional summer water. Critter resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Even my bulb hero, world renowned expert, Brent Heath, was fooled by this unusual plant. He thought it was an undiscovered Lachenalia or Watsonia species. It is a rhizomatus species from South Africa that sports attractive foliage, but the flowers, oh my, 5 to 6 foot stems of weeping pale orange trumpets about 1" apart. Quickly spreads to form a stunning display.