Kniphofia Praecox - Indigenous South African Bulb - 5 Seeds Mint

Kniphofia Praecox - Indigenous South African Bulb - 5 Seeds MintKniphofia (Tritoma, Red hot poker, Torch lily, Poker plant) is a genus of plants in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Some species have been commercially used horticulturally and are commonly known for their bright, rocket shaped flowers. These plants produce spikes of upright, brightly colored, red to orange flowers. This gives names such as "torch" and "red hot poker" to many of

it has wands which are stiff

Members of the genus are native to southern Africa

and quite stiff

cylindrical zucchinis

3-foliate longish leaves hairy below

although they have almost no aroma

linear eucalyptus-like leaves

The fruits are not as pear shaped as other varieties

Erect leaves and pendulous greenish yellow flowers in the summer are a highlight

The basal leaves are oval

sweet taste

Best planted late autumn to early winter