I should show the whole plant. I really almost uprooted the entire thing..the blade-like leaves looks quite unruly as it continues to mature. But when the bloom came out I gave it a reprieve
I got this plant initially as two little seedlings with a bloom in early Feb 2012.
Photo Feb 2012:
The whole plant this March 2013: oops..can't seem to make this photo upright..
And I always have to remember too that hummingbirds love them:
I am still learning in growing this plants. Just have to remember the plus side when I see the unruly leaves
Oh I did have another kind of Kniphofia last year, called Kniphofia Hirsuta Fire Dance. This one was smaller and more compact..but I think I may have underestimated its drought tolerance..have effectively killed it. But I did get to see the blooms.
Another Kniphofia I have, though so far it has not made any bloom at all is called Kniphofia caulescens. I will post photos later on if and when it manages to make a bloom this year. So far, just leafy blade like leaves.
