Kniphofia (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kniphofia plants in the garden were a favorite of the hummingbirds, who would visit the drooping, trumpet-shaped flowers regularly.
- The gardener carefully deadheaded the spent blooms on the kniphofia to encourage more flowers to form on the tall, stately scapes.
- Kniphofia are known for their ability to thrive in well-draining soil and full sun, making them a popular choice for drought-tolerant gardens.
- In mid-summer, the kniphofia burst into bloom, sending up statuesque stalks of bright orange and yellow flowers that waved gently in the breeze.
- The kniphofia that lined the walking path were a stunning sight, their bright red flowers swaying in the sunlight like a chorus line of dancers.