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Kniphofia fluviatilis

by Johan Wentzel

Kniphofia fluviatilis
Common Name
River poker
Plant Type
Perennial
Kniphofia fluviatilis is normally multi-stemmed. The inflorescence is quite long and the colour of the flowers vary between orange -red and apricot-yellow. It occurs in running water as well as in wetlands. Ideal plant for the wet spot in the garden.
Plant Description

Kniphofia fluviatilis is normally multi-stemmed. The erect, firm leaves can be up to 700mm long and is a dull green. The margin and the keel is smooth. The inflorescence is quite long and the colour of the flowers vary  between orange -red and apricot-yellow to greenish-yellow. It occurs in running water as well as in wetlands.

Kniphofia fluviatilis is the Iideal plant for the wet spot in the garden.

Afrikaanse Naam
Rivier vuurpyl
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Orange
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Compost rich
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Mpumalanga escarp, Drakensberg
Habitat
Grassland, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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