Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet'
Also Known As
- Yellow Hot Poker
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 36"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet' plant details
Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet' plant
How to Grow Kniphofia 'Sally's Comet'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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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