Kniphofia nelsonii
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Native to South Africa and also known under the synonym Kniphofia triangularis, this evergreen perennial forms a clump of thick, narrow, grass-like basal leaves. In late summer and early autumn it produces upright spikes of vivid tangerine-orange tubular flowers that are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds. It reaches 60 to 90 cm in height with a spread of around 45 cm. It grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, and tolerates moderate cold thanks to its evergreen foliage, which offers some protection against light frost.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Aloaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)