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    • Photo of Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer' flower by Cistus Nursery

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    Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer' plant details

    Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As the name says.. this late season "red hot poker" has cones of yellow tubes opening from chartreuse buds held on sturdy green 4' stalks late August to October. Robust lax leaves form clumps about 3 feet wide. For sun to part shade with regular summer water. USDA zone 8

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer' plant

    How to Grow Kniphofia 'Yellow Cheer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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