Kniphofia typhoides
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Unusual clump-forming species about 60cm tall, with bluish-grey strap-like leaves 2.5cm wide in a fan shape. Slender stems 1-1.2m in height bear scented brown flowers above the foliage, from late summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kniphofia typhoides (Kniphofia typhoides)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kniphofia typhoides
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kniphofia typhoides
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Kniphofia typhoides care guide
- Deep watering when soil dries halfway, drought tolerant foliage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering when soil dries halfway, drought tolerant foliage
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced flowering grass feed monthly spring to early autumn
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails
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