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Kniphofia thodei

by Johan Wentzel

Kniphofia thodei
Plant Type
Perennial
Kniphofia thodei grows solitary and the blue-green leaves are narrow, recurved, with slightly coarse or toothed margins. The inflorescence consists of a single dense spike. The small size makes it ideal for the smaller garden but it will still need a damp spot.
Plant Description

Kniphofia thodei   grows solitary and the leaves are narrow, recurved, around 5 mm wide by 300-400mm long, blue-green, soft to the touch, with slightly coarse or toothed margins. The inflorescence consists of a single dense spike, grading from orange  to yellow-white below. Flowers measure a mere 20-30mm in length. Flowering period is quite long.

The small size of Kniphofia thodei makes ideal for the smaller garden but it will still need a damp spot.

 

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
<30cm
Region
Free State, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Grassland, Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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