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Kniphofia caulescens

Blue-leaf Red Hot Poker

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Attract Hummingbirds Resists Deer Resists Rabbits  Legend

Description:

30-36” x 36” wide (seed propagated)

A fabulous wildflower species, K. caulescens, is native to the high grassy slopes of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains. There, in mid to late summer, you’ll find huge fields of it ablaze with thousands upon thousands of large soft-orange and yellow flower spikes. Here at home, Blue-leaf Red Hot Poker adds color, texture and structure to the garden with its robust rosettes of blue foliage.These uniquely colored strap-like leaves stand out among their green leafed companions. While this plant is widely adaptable across much of the country, it does especially well in gardens at higher altitudes.

Kniphofia caulescens thrives in compost-enriched soils that are well drained over the winter months (No low spots that collect rain and snow.) To take advantage of its structural foliage, plant it in front of a large green bladed clump grass like Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’ for a spectacular display of flowers and foliage.

Its high altitude origins make it cold hardy into Zones 5-10.

Special Notes:

Plant this with Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’ for spectacular display of color and foliage!

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 5 - 10
Color Orange, Red, Yellow
Regions Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., USA
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in, 40in - 50in
Bloom Time Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil, Clay Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Large - 36in. to 5ft.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

This species needs regular water.