Kniphofia rooperi
Family
Asphodelaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Monocots
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed description
Evergreen perennial to 1.2m, with long, arching angled leaves and
Flowering
Dense rounded spikes of tubular bright red flowers fading to yellow, in autumn
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Yellow
Origin
KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Province
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Etymology
kniphofia: The genus is named in honour off Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704 - 1763) German physician and botanist.