Species
Kniphofia caulescens
Etymology
Kniphofia: The genus is named in honour off Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704 - 1763) German physician and botanist.
Common Name(s)
Lesotho redhot poker
Authority
Kniphofia caulescens Baker
Family
Asphodelaceae
Brief Description
Grey-green foliage
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Similar Taxa
The grey foliage distinguishes this species from other commonly grown Kniphofia spp. in NZ.
Flowering
(Mid Spring) - Late Spring/Early Summer
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,Yellow
Propagation Technique
Seed (self-establishing from seed in grazed pasture near Whanganui); division
Year Naturalised
2011 (near Whanganui)
Origin
Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Province, Free State
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 27 Oct 2019