Kniphofia uvaria

This is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial with strap-like leaves growing from rhizomes. It bears a roundish spike of tubular orange or yellow flowers which are borne on a tall stem.

Family Name:

ASPHODELACEAE

Common Name:

Red-hot poker or torch lily (Eng.); vuurpyl (Afr.)

Plant Height:

1.2 m

Flower Colour:

Yellow Red Orange

Flowering Time:

June, July, August, September