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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

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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