Kniphofia pauciflora

Kniphofia pauciflora

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Common Names

Dainty Poker (english)

Taxonomy

Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Kniphofia
Species pauciflora
SA Plant Number
Basionym Kniphofia pauciflora

Description

Kniphofia pauciflora is a hardy, evergreen, rare little perennial with narrow, grey green, strap-like leaves.

It bears spikes of dainty yellow tubular flowers almost all year round but particularly from October to February.

 The flowers nod cheerfully in the lightest breeze adding movement to the garden. 

The flowers attract insects to the garden. A lovely dainty addition to a moist, sunny area, particularly for wetland features.

It needs adequate watering to look and flower at its best.

This plant is extinct in the wild as Durban has been built over its habitat.

Size Up to 35cm

Wildlife

Wildlife garden plant:

The flowers attract insects to the garden.

Uses

Distribution

KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat:

Marshy grassland

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