Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Kniphofia 'Citrina'
Citrina Red Hot Poker
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 24 to 50 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Light yellow, with tubular flowers that form on tall spikes
- Foliage color
- Green, strap-like leaves that form a clump
- Bloom time
- Late spring to summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Regular; drought-tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Kniphofia 'Citrina' is a perennial plant, known for its upright, spiky flower spikes and grass-like foliage. The plant produces soft lemon-yellow tubular flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, creating a vertical accent in the garden. These dense clusters of flowers stand tall above the strap-like leaves, making it an elegant addition to borders, cottage gardens, or containers.
Originating from South Africa, Kniphofia 'Citrina' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for dry gardens or xeriscaping. Its flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, adding movement and interest to the landscape.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
