Photo by Far Reaches Farm
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Kniphofia pumila
Also Known As
- Dwarf Poker Plant
- Dwarf Poker Plant
- Dwarf Red Hot Poker
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 18"-20"
- W: 12"-20"
planting zones
- 7a-8b
Kniphofia pumila plant details
Kniphofia pumila is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, green, orange and yellow flowers emerge. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia pumila
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse, green, orange and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: dwarf
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia pumila
- USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Garden photo gallery of Kniphofia pumila
Gardening facts about Kniphofia pumila plant
How to Grow Kniphofia pumila
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Kniphofia for your garden
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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
aka Primrose Beauty Red Hot Poker, Primrose Beauty Torch Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 2'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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