Overview
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered is a clump-forming cultivar of Kniphofia, a genus of evergreen or herbaceous perennials with linear or strap-like foliage. This deciduous plant produces upright stems bearing compact racemes of tubular, typically drooping yellow flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil, preferring acid to neutral pH. Hardy to H5, it is suitable for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders or beds. Propagation is by division of established clumps in late spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kniphofia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered?
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered need?
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Kniphofia brachystachya yellow-flowered?
Division of established clumps in late spring.
More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Amsterdam'
- Kniphofia 'Orange Torch'
- Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream'
- Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo'
- Kniphofia 'Colour the Sky Sage' (Colour the Sky Series)
- Kniphofia 'Coral Comet'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Yellow'