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Kniphofia

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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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

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)

Danger

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Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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rcn48

Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | positive

We have grown several cultivars of Kniphofia but this is by far our favorite. Its bright colors are a real stand out in the garden. In th...Read More

pokerboy

(Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

Great tough plant. This plant has reddy orangey flowers. Forms dense clumps typical of kniphofias. pokerboy.

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