Torch lily

Kniphofia, also called tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily, knofflers or poker plant, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae

torch lily

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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.

Photo #1/5 of Torch Lily (Kniphofia rooperi). Photo Location: Hidcote Manor Garden, Uk on 2016-09-19.

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria) Torch Lily in bloom

Torch Lily—Red-Hot-Poker—(Kniphofia uvaria) are rhizomatous members of the Lily family that bloom with firebrand-like tubular flower clusters of orange and red in mid-summer to early autumn. (Learn more about planting, culture, and care at the link.)🌿 GrownByYou: We're All About How.℠ https://grownbyyou.com/bulbs/lily-torch/ #garden #gardening #gardeners #landscape #landscaping #flowerbulbs #bulbs #torchlily #redhotpoker #kniphofia #flowers #orangeflowers

Anyone who has spent any length of time in South Africa will come back with pictures and tales of Kniphofia caulescens, which should rank near the top of any sane person's list of best torch lilies. You see, this is a widespread plant found in vast throngs, as in the picture above--usually at very high elevations in and adjacent to Lesotho. This is one distinctive and very hardy red hot poker! The blue leaves are diagnostic--they almost look like a blue leaved yucca or agave they are so…

Kniphofia - Wikispecies