Species
Kniphofia rooperi
Etymology
Kniphofia: The genus is named in honour off Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704 - 1763) German physician and botanist.
Authority
Kniphofia rooperi (T.Moore) Lem.
Family
Asphodelaceae
Features
Evergreen perennial to 1.2m, with long, arching angled leaves and
Flowering
Dense rounded spikes of tubular bright red flowers fading to yellow, in autumn
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,Yellow
Origin
KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Province
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 10 May 2015