Species
Kniphofia pumila
Etymology
Kniphofia: The genus is named in honour off Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704 - 1763) German physician and botanist.
pumila: small
Common Name(s)
Dwarf red hot poker
Authority
Kniphofia pumila (Aiton) Kunth
Family
Asphodelaceae
Brief Description
Clumped; linear leaves; deciduous. Flower stems up to 1 m tall (despite the species name)
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Flowering
Bi-Color: Red-orange with pale yellow
Other: Lime green http://allthingsplants.com/
Flower Colours
Green,Red / Pink
Propagation Technique
Division
Year Naturalised
1996
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 27 Oct 2019