Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Phlomis The inflorescences resemble Amorphophallus henryi

The inflorescences resemble Amorphophallus henryi with the classic phallic spadix emerging from what appears to be a red toilet seat

but regardless

The evergreen silver foliage of Chamaerops humilis var

We first met Liriope gigantea 'Lynn Lowrey' in the Alabama garden of nurseryman Bobby Green

The pipe-cleaner like tan flowers in summer are most unusual

Kniphofia Backdraft PP 31424 Phlomis The inflorescences resemble Amorphophallus henryiKniphofia 'Backdraft' is a 2018 introduction from the Walters Gardens breeding program designed to create more vigorous, sturdy red hot pokers that are winter hardy to Zone 5b 6a. The flowers of Kniphofia 'Backdraft', which emerge bright orange and age to yellow, are borne atop 3' tall spikes. It is an early midseason bloomer, starting in June (NC), and a good rebloomer.