Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Kniphofia
Species ensifolia
Sub Specie ensifolia
SA Plant Number
Basionym Kniphofia ensifolia ensifolia

Kniphofia ensifolia subsp. ensifolia is a robust, very hardy, evergreen, perennial with basal, strap-like leaves that have a finely toothed margin. The tubular flowers are red and then open to a greenish-white. Insects, sunbirds and other birds are attracted to the garden by the nectar of these flowers.

It does well in moist and marshy areas but must be planted in full sun. Ideal for a well-watered flowering meadow or grassland garden, and grows well in a container, provided it receives plenty of water. It is one of only three species of Kniphofia that grows in Gauteng.

Plant in full sun, water well or grow in marshy conditions, and will benefit from well composted soil.

Size: to 1m

Nectar plant: The copious nectar in the flowers attracts many pollinating insects as well as Sunbirds and other bird species.

Landscaping: Beautiful addition to a flowering meadow or grassland garden. Also good for a marshy garden or wetland planting.

Gauteng, Free State, Limpopo, North West

Natural Habitat Grassland, Moist areas and marshy places.

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Bulbs and Rhizomes, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Damp areas, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Needs Watering, Flower colour: Green shades, Flower colour: Red shades, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Wetland and Marsh Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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