Kniphofia galpinii

Common Name:
Poker plant
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and Southern Africa
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Orange
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15-20 degrees F.

One of the smaller poker plants, with grass-like, bright green leaves 2 feet long. The flower stems are more slender and graceful than those of K. uvaria and bear vivid orange torches in midsummer. A good plant for large containers. Sun, well-drained soils, moderate watering when established.