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Kniphofia typhoides

by Johan Wentzel

Kniphofia typhoides
Common Name
Bulrush poker
Plant Type
Perennial
Kniphofia typhoides is normally solitary, but can occur in clumps. The dense, brown inflorescence appear in late summer. Individual flowers are quite small and faintly aromatic. The leaves are broad and fan-shaped. It prefers a damp spot.
Plant Description

Kniphofia typhoides  is normally solitary, but can occur in clumps. The dense, brown inflorescence appear in late summer. Individual flowers are quite small and faintly aromatic. The leaves are broad and fan-shaped. It is one of three species of Kniphofia that occurs in Gauteng.

Plant Kniphofia typhoides in a damp spot in the garden.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZuluNatal midlands
Habitat
Wetland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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