This rhizomatous perennial has narrow dark green leaves and forms a clump. It has arching dark green grass-like leaves and the white to greenish tube-shaped flowers appear in a terminal raceme above the foliage on a long scarp during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Kniphofia ensifolia is naturally found in South Africa growing in the interior in the far eastern region of the Northern Cape commonly in grasslands and along water courses.

It prefers a well drained, fertile moist sandy soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Torch Lily is a hardy small perennial that is grown for its clumping habit and its flowers. It is planted in small gardens along front borders or in rockeries. It is also grown in patio pots or planter boxes and mass planted as a ground cover. In cool climates it is grown in protected environment and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It is an excellent container plant with many varied cultivars. ID 959

Kniphofia(nee-FOF-ee-a) ensifolia(en-see-FOH-lee-uh)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family