Kniphofia macowanii

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Read about Kniphofia macowanii in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Kniphofia macowanii, Baker (Tritoma rigidissima and T. maroccana, Hort.). Dwarf: lvs. linear, erect and rigid, to 2 ft. long, 3-5 veins either side the midrib, with a thickened scabrous margin: raceme very dense, 2-4 in. long, on a slender peduncle 1-2 ft. long; fls. bright yellowish to orange-red; perianth cylindrical, 1 in. long; segms. ovate and obtuse, relexed; stamens not exserted. S.Afr. B.M. 6167. R.H. 1879:390. G.C. III. 39:83.—K. corallina, Hort., R.B. 19:25 (1893), a hybrid between this species and K. uvaria was raised by Deleuil, of Marseilles: it grows 18-24 in. high and Dears ovoid spikes of coral-red fls. all summer and fall: said to be good for cutting. K. media macowanii, Hort.: "a hybrid between K. aloides grandiflora and K. macowanii. This is an earlier blooming sort than either of its parents, as dwarf as K. macowanii and much earlier and more brilliant." The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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