Basic Information Common Name: Kniphofia Scientific Name: Kniphofia Native Habitat: Primarily Southern Africa, including South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Mozambique. Some species extend into tropical Africa and Yemen. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Kniphofia is named in honour of Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704-1763), a German phys
Basic Information Common Name: Red Hot PokerScientific Name: Kniphofia uvariaNative Habitat: Southern Africa, primarily South Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily, is a striking perennial plant native to the Cape region of Southern Africa. Its journey from the rugged landscapes of
Basic Information Common Name: Dwarf Red Hot PokerScientific Name: Kniphofia ‘Nancy’s Red’Native Habitat: Southern Africa (specifically, species within the *Kniphofia* genus originate from grasslands, savannas, and mountain slopes across parts of South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, and neighboring regions). History / Discovery / Cul
Basic Information Common Name: Poker Plant Scientific Name: Kniphofia hirsuta Native Habitat: Native to mountainous grasslands and rocky slopes of southern Africa, particularly in areas of the Eastern Cape of South Africa and Lesotho. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Kniphofia belongs to the family Asphodelaceae, and its members are widel
Basic Information Common Name: AsphodelusScientific Name: AsphodelusNative Habitat: Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, Western Asia, Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Asphodelus* holds a significant place in human history, particularly within the rich tapestry of ancient Mediterranean cultures. These resilient flowering plants, nat
Basic Information Common Name: Common AsphodelScientific Name: Asphodelus aestivusNative Habitat: Mediterranean Basin, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Found in dry, open, often rocky, and disturbed areas, fields, and hillsides. History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Asphodelus aestivus, commonly known as the C
Basic Information Common Name: White AsphodelScientific Name: Asphodelus albusNative Habitat: Mediterranean Basin, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, particularly in dry, rocky, and grassy areas, often found on hillsides, pastures, and open woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The White Asphodel, or Asphodelus albu
Basic Information Common Name: Onion-leaved Asphodel Scientific Name: Asphodelus fistulosus Native Habitat: Mediterranean Basin (Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East), Southwest Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Asphodelus boasts a deep history, stretching back to ancient times and featuring prominently in Greek mythology as th
Basic Information Common Name: Asphodeline Scientific Name: Asphodeline Native Habitat: Mediterranean Basin, Western Asia, North Africa. Typically found in dry, rocky, or sandy habitats, grasslands, hillsides, and open woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Asphodeline* belongs to the Asphodelaceae family, a group of plants with a r
Basic Information Common Name: Jacob’s Rod Scientific Name:: Asphodeline lutea Native Habitat:: Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Thrives in dry, stony slopes, rocky outcrops, and open woodland. History / Discovery / Cultivator Asphodeline lutea, commonly known as Jacob’s Rod, carries a
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