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Kniphofia ensifolia (732 words) |
 | Kniphofia ensifolia belongs to a large genus of some 70 species, many of which are attractive garden subjects. |
 | Kniphofia ensifolia is found growing naturally along watercourses usually in marshy soil where water is abundant, it enjoys wet feet, although in cultivation it can be grown in normal garden soil if enough water is provided. |
 | Kniphofia ensifolia is easily propagated from fresh seed sown in spring in seed trays or frames. |
| Kniphofia Collection (485 words) |
 | Plant Kniphofias in well-drained soil that is capable of retaining some moisture in the hottest summer weather. |
 | Kniphofias are South African plants and they need a good deal of sun, although they do flourish in close association with other border plants, pushing their way through into the light. |
 | Kniphofia are versatile plants equally at home in the mixed boarder / bed, the gravel garden or with grasses. |