Kniphofia northiae
Kniphofia northiae Baker
Kniphofia northiae, known as the giant red-hot poker, is a tall, evergreen perennial in the Asphodelaceae family. Native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, it features curved, aloe-like leaves and a central stem that bears oval flowerheads in spring and summer. The tubular florets start green, open to a muted red, and gradually fade to yellow and brown.
Description
Kniphofia northiae was described by Baker in 1889 and is found in the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and Lesotho. It grows up to 1.7 m (5.6 ft) in height and is characterized by its robust, perennial growth. The plant's inflorescence consists of tightly packed tubular florets that resemble a red-hot poker, with color changes from red at the tip to yellow and brown at the base as the flowers mature.
Distribution
Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho
Synonyms
Tritoma northiae
