Kniphofia northiae Evergreen Oaks tubular flowers in upright clusters

tubular flowers in upright clusters

Very unusual and striking

this one in no way resembles that one

slightly curved leaves with a gray-blue-going-green sheen complete with a few stripes and polka dots

though these can tolerate some drought once established

Kniphofia northiae Evergreen Oaks tubular flowers in upright clustersA hot poker that always looks good. Evergreen plant, from seed collected in South Africa by Cistus, has yucca like leaves, to 6 wide x 2 ft long, and a bit of a trunk. Thick flowers of creamy yellow topped with salmon appear in early spring and often in fall. Full to part sun in any soil, any drainage. Drought tolerant but best with summer water. Adaptable! Cold hardy to USDA zone 6. GIANT POKER Xanthorrhoeaceae