Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma 'Pfitzer's Hybrid Mix'

I never see these for sale where I live (NE Florida) which always struck me as odd because they are kind of "tropical" looking and are qu...Read Moreite heat-resistant.

Anyway, while in MA I picked up a plant in early spring for 2.99. I divided it when I got all the way back home. I got about 8 plants out of it that are now bigger than the initial plant. I only just now planted them and they tolerated being in black-colored pots during the Florida summer. Pretty tough.

My (over)zealous dividing probably cost it it's flowering but I'm looking forward to the blooms next year.

Every year when this plant "pokes" it heads out, it never ceases to amaze me how many heads it turns it's way! A very unique flower to s...Read Moreay the least............. :-)

I initially believed this plant would be equally as hardy as Yucca but they are just a bit less so. In the right location out of the win...Read Mored and with improved soil ....... I believe this plant would thrive in the Yakima Valley.

This plant is an evergreen in my garden. I transplanted rhizomes from one location to several. To my dismay it grows exceedingly well w...Read Moreithout any care and tends to take over. Now I am in the process of removing some of the plants-- a task made difficult by thoroughly imbedded snarls of resistant rhizomes. While frustrating, they may be worth the effort as they bring many hummingbirds to my garden.