Kniphofia 'Lola'

Also Known As

Lola Red Hot Poker
Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Kniphofia 'Lola' plant details

Kniphofia 'Lola' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Lola'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Lola'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Simply massive! One of the largest if not the largest poker. It's so big, we couldn't find a suitable pot for them that is shippable as well. So we sold them as large bare root divisions at first, with the base of the crown 1 to 2" in diameter. Finally, w

By: Edelweiss Perennials

You often find this Poker growing near clubs in old Soho where it thrives on champagne that tastes like cherry cola. Ok, I'm not the most masculine guy but this has soft grassy leaves like a girl and up to 7' tall big solid rich orange pokers like a man. It's a mixed up and muddled gardening world.