Kniphofia Rockets Red Glare PP 30772 Gnome Gardens probably Gladiolus italicus

probably Gladiolus italicus

The green stems are clothed in large 6" long x 5" wide

but once it was recognized to be a distinct species

with an extreme amount of rippling

Each leaf is edged with a wide creamy border

Kniphofia Rockets Red Glare PP 30772 Gnome Gardens probably Gladiolus italicusKniphofia 'Rocket's Red Glare' produces a mass of 3' pokers that are bright red toward the tip, with a few white flowers for contrast toward the base. Kniphofia 'Rocket's Red Glare' is an early midseason flowering selection with sturdy stems and good rebloom. Because these were bred for cold Michigan winters, they are some of the most cold hardy red hot pokers on the market.