Kniphofia caulescens Tiffindel Cold Hardy
Kniphofia caulescens Tiffindel Cold Hardy
SKU: 96489
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Overview
This high elevation Poker comes from the mountains surrounding Tiffindell Ski area in South Africa. The plants have large, showy spikes of melon-orange flowers in mid-summer.
key features
Botanical Name
Kniphofia caulescens Tiffindel Cold Hardy
Growing Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Container Planting, Rock Gardens, Adds Texture
Soil Moisture
Average
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Mature Height
30-36" tall
Bloom Time
Summer
SKU
96489
Description
30-36" tall x 30-36" wide. A striking South African wildflower, this species is native to the grassy slopes of the Drakensberg Mountains where it grows to form huge colonies of plants, often in marshy sites. With robust rosettes of grassy blue foliage, it blooms with large melon-orange and yellow flower spikes in mid-summer. Seed for this strain was collected at about 9,000 ft. elevation from the huge field of plants growing in Tiffindell. Keep adequately watered as 'Tiffindell Cold Hardy' dislikes dry soil. Compost enriched garden loam. Good for Firescaping. Plant with Cotula and ornamental grasses.
