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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418

Also Known As

  • Echo Yello Kniphofia
  • Echo Yello Red Hot Poker
  • Echo Yello Torch Lily
  • Echo Yello Tritoma

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418 plant details

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful repeat flowering Torch Lily from Itsaul Plants, Echo Yello Kniphofia produces dense spikes of bright, solid yellow, tubular flowers that sit atop sturdy stems. Established plants can produce a seemingly endless display of flowers from spring to fall! An excellent choice for hummingbird gardens! The Red Hot Poker is drought tolerant once well established, has some salt tolerance, and is considered deer resistant. This tough and reliable clump forming perennial is deserving of a place in any sunny garden.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418 plant

How to Grow Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Yello' PP27418

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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