Flower spike

Kniphofia uvaria originates from the Cape Province of South Africa and has been introduced into many parts of the world. It is also known as Tritoma or Red Hot Poker due to the shape and color of its inflorescence which can grow up to 1.52 m in height. There are many varieties of torch lily, and the flowers are red, orange, and yellow. This picture was taken at Ooty Flower Show 2013.

All the rest of the Heather has gone over. This one not ready to give up yet.

The cross: M. ayabacana x M. coccinea This stunning Masdevallia's flower spike was just over 16" tall! Certainly my largest and most brilliantly colored Masdevallia. Blooming in my greenhouse 2012.

Stewartia koreana (A tree I planted at my mothers house in 1976 and saw in flower for the first time in 2012) Shortly before Christmas of 2009 I had the opportunity to spend several weeks with my mother, a special and unusual occurence considering my home is in south-eastern Australia and her home is just outside of Philadelphia in the north-east of the USA. I owe a great deal to my mother, not least of which is my love of plants. From a very early age she taught me an appreciation of the…

200 Seeds w/Instructions This curious and striking perennial bears a great profusion of showy 2” sombrero flowers. It is an erect, hairy, clump-

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Striking all summer long, Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (Baneberry) is a beautiful perennial with chocolate-purple, finely divided foliage, enhanced by gracefully arching wands of fragrant pink flowers in late summer and fall.

Learn how to easily distinguish between an orchid flower spike and a root. This illustrated guide with pictures will clear up any confusion that you have!