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Kniphofiabuchananii

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Kniphofia (nip-HOFF-ee-uh)

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Species

buchananii (byoo-kah-NAN-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Kniphofia buchananii var. flavescens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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