Friday, July 26, 2013

Torch Lily

Also known as 'Red Hot Poker', the scientific name of this plant is 'Kniphofia Uvaria'. The flowers bloom on top of 3 to 5 foot stems.  Being a very hardy plant, in some areas, this plant has become invasive and is considered a weed.
Every time I see these flowers I think of those little orange and yellow Halloween candies.
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9 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 26, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    These are wonderful. Never seen them before. Red Hot Poker is a perfect name. I thought of those candies, too! Must have grown up in the same era.

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  2. KateJuly 26, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    You're right; they look like corn candy!

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJuly 26, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I don't think I have seen these before. I also don't think that I will remember the scientific name.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    oh candy like sure looks.

    love those natural colors.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. glendaJuly 26, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    A very attractive weed.

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  6. SharonJuly 26, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    It does remind you of that really awful candy corn.

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  7. MJJuly 26, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Yep-candy corn on a stick! Probably not so good to eat, but very interesting to look at. ;-)

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  8. RandyJuly 26, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I love Red Hot Pokers.

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  9. CatalystJuly 26, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Whaddaya mean, "awful candy corn"? I love that stuff. And I love this flower/weed. Don't think I ever saw it.

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