Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' PP27617

Also Known As

Banana Popsicle Kniphofia

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' PP27617 plant details

Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' PP27617 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' PP27617

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' PP27617

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kniphofia 'Banana Popsicle' offers torches of tubular flowers on two foot spikes emerging chartreuse and turning to golden yellow. The grass like foliage is mid green and attractive. Popular with hummingbirds. Shorter than 'Lemon Popsicle'. A member of the Popsicle Series which offers continuous bloom from summer through fall on dwarf plants. Cultivars include 'Redhot Popsicle', 'Mango Popsicle', 'Pineapple Popsicle', 'Creamsicle', 'Papaya Popsicle', 'Banana Popsicle', and 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Multiple banana-yellow flower torches rise up on 26" stalks over neat, compact clumps of grass-like 16" foliage. This is a truly spectacular plant for the dry garden with its repeat blooms from July all the way into October! This perennial is much loved by butterflies, hummingbirds and vases! S/M-D PPAF