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    • Photo of Kniphofia pumila flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    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

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    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

    Dwarf and sturdy Poker species which we have grown from wild collected seed. These make sturdy evergreen clumps with nice flowers of an even dark orange. These are unbloomed seedling so some natural variation may occur. You'll bring it back if it is double won't you? Easy.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Neat clumping leaves with subtle but effective green & orange flower spikes to 18"

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

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    Kniphofia rooperi

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia rooperi flower by Arenamontanus
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    Kniphofia brachystachya

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia brachystachya flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre'

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty'

    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
    Photo of Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Kniphofia northiae

    aka Giant Red Hot Poker

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Kniphofia northiae by Joshua McCullough
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