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Poco™ Citron Hot Poker
Kniphofia Hybrid 'Citron' PPAF
Pronunciation: nip-HOFF-ee-uh
SKU #44832
Spikes of nectar-filled blooms evolve all summer and into fall, starting lime-green, turning a lemony yellow and ending with a soft butter hue. Shorter than a classic Red Hot Poker, this compact variety is perfect for containers or smaller gardens. Grass-like foliage remains neat all summer. Herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 20 in. tall and 14 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Avens (Geum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crown in harsh winters. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; in containers, water regularly - when soil surface becomes dry. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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