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Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Primrose Beauty Red Hot Poker
  • Primrose Beauty Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spring/summer yellow tubular blooms are similar to Aloes torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Hardy to 5 °F.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 20"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Kniphofia brachystachya flower, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Giant Red Hot Poker

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Kniphofia northiae by Joshua McCullough
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aka Nancy's Red Hot Poker

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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