Kniphofia linearifolia
(Common Marsh Poker)
Family - Asphodelaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - southern Africa
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m
Width - 90cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: A clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with an upright habit. This species is variable. Bright mid-green leaves are linear in shape with finely toothed margins. The leaves are long, arching and can reach to 1.4m in length. Deep orange buds open to slightly paler orange, tubular flowers with protruding stamens. The Blooms gradually turn to golden yellow with age. The Blooms are held in dense, oblong spikes that open from the base upwards, and often have both orange and yellow flowers simultaneously. The flowers are produced as early as midsummer to mid-autumn, depending on the clone. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Deep orange buds open to slightly paler yellow tubular flowers with protruding stamens. The flowers gradually turn to golden yellow with age. The blooms are held in dense, oblong spikes atop sturdy, vertical stems that are held above the foliage. The flower spikes open from the base upwards and usually have both yellow and orange flowers simultaneously. The flowers are produced as early as July to November, depending on the clone.
Flower colour: Orange, yellow
Flower shape: Tubular flowers in spikes
Flowering time: July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Bright mid-green leaves are linear in shape with serrate margins. The leaves are long and arching and can reach to 1.4m in length. The foliage is held in rosettes at the base of the plant.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.