Kniphofia (Red hot poker, Torch lily, Poker plant) is a genus of plants in the family Asphodelaceae that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Some species have been commercially used for horticultural use and are commonly known for their bright, rocket-shaped flowers. These plants produce spikes of brightly-coloured, hanging, red-to-orange flowers. This gives names such as “torch” and “red hot poker” to many of them.

Kniphofia uvaria grows to 1m tall. It is evergreen with very attractive orange-yellow to greenish flowers. The buds are red-tinged. The seeds of this Kniphofia can be sown all year round.