Kniphofia caulescens

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We saw this growing from moist peaty seeps up to 8000' in elevation at South Africa's only ski resort during our 2005 expedition. When we first saw the evergreen glaucous foliage a nd splendid architectural form (like a blue octopus after rigor mortis sets in), we realized this was indeed something special. Although I'd grow this species for the foliage only, the clumps are topped with 4' tall spikes of huge toilet brush-sized pokers in July/August. Each poker is bright orange at the top with a distinctive wide yellow band at the bottom of the flower. Kniphofia caulescens has proven to be amazingly easy to grow in typical garden conditions, so give it a try. Show more