Kniphofia Albescens - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

Kniphofia also called Tritoma, Red hot poker, Torch lily or Poker plant, is a genus of plants in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Some species have been commercially used horticulturally and are commonly known for their bright, rocket-shaped flowers. These plants produce spikes of upright, brightly-colored, red-to-orange flowers. This gives names such as "torch" and "red hot poker" to many of them. The flowers produce copious nectar while blooming and may attract sap-suckers such as hummingbirds and New World orioles.

Growing 0.6m to 1m with dull green fibrous leaves and a dense inflorescence of white/cream pendulous flowers. Flowers summer through autumn.

USDA Zone - 7

Season to Sow - Spring