Today’s Shot 149

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Kniphofia

Kniphofia is also known as tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily, knofflers, or poker plant. From the genus of flowering plants called Asphodelaceae, it is an easily grown herbaceous perennial that is a native of Africa. It is said to be deer, rabbit and drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. It makes a wonderful show, creating vibrant vertical lines, but is toxic if eaten.

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20 responses to “Today’s Shot 149”

June 17, 2020

Cee Neuner

I know them as red hot pokers. What a gorgeous photo you got of it. 😀

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  Thank you so much Cee! 😃
  
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June 17, 2020

John

This plant is so attractive! ❤️

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  I thought it pretty stunning too!
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June 17, 2020

almeidadepaulo

Stunning Beth!!!

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  Thank you so much!! 😊🌟😊
  
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June 17, 2020

linienspiel

Beautiful!

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  Thank you! 😊🌟😊
  
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June 17, 2020

Jim Borden

that is a cool looking flower; I can’t tell how tall it is…

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  It was about chest / chin high … it was hard to tell as it was on a bit of a hill
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  1. June 19, 2020
    
    Jim Borden
    
    I thought it looked pretty tall, especially for a flower!
    
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  2. June 19, 2020
    
    Pilgrimage Studio
    
    Yes they really stand tall and show off!
    
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June 18, 2020

Irene

That is one impressive plant!

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  I thought so too! It really gets your attention 💛🌟💛
  
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June 18, 2020

Halbarbera

Beautiful but toxic if eaten!

Will red hot pokers flower again?

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  They continue blooming from early spring through early fall 😊
  
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June 18, 2020

joseph elon lillie

Wow! Beautiful! The clarity on this capture is brilliant!

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1. June 18, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  Thank you so much! It was a surprise find and I didn’t know what it was called at first
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June 26, 2020

Hammad Rais

Looks so wonderful despite being toxic

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1. June 26, 2020
  
  Pilgrimage Studio
  
  Thank you, yes it’s great to look at but not for salads! 👍😊👍
  
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