[pbs] Chocolate Kniphofia
David Fenwick Snr.
crocosmia at blueyonder.co.uk
Thu Jul 6 14:23:41 EDT 2006
Sheri,
>>>>>>I have been trying to grow Cosmos atrosanguineus with no luck. I
>>>>>>either get
them dormant and they don't grow or they simply die off. I am in Indiana -
zone 5/6.
You could try Kniphofia brachystachya, a high altitude poker from Lesotho,
it has a lovely chocolate / vanilla smell and could prove hardy. However
here I've found it a good container plant, and easier to keep alive as such.
It's only a small alpine, dark brown flowered poker so there's no chance of
it taking over.
A good plant to look out for, and the smell is great.
Best Wishes,
Dave
David Fenwick Snr.
The African Garden
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