Kniphofia pauciflora

Family: Asphodelaceae

Common names: Dainty Poker (E);

Native to: Southern Africa

Perennial, Succulent

A miniature red hot poker with small, grass-like foliage.

Kniphofia pauciflora

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.3m x 0.2m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

FRUITING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

A beautiful, tuft-forming succulent with thin, needle-like light green leaves. It forms a cluster of small yellow flowers on a stalk. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract a host of insect pollinators.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Attracts insects to the garden.

WATER REQUIREMENTS

Water moderately.

MAINTENANCE

Low maintenance. Split clumps every 5 to 6 years to encourage healthy growth.

GARDEN THEMES

Grassland, Rockery, Succulent

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