Can someone identify this flower?

Pretty flowers - A picture of a flower that was taken in London, England.
@kareng (56088)
United States
April 3, 2007 2:11pm CST
This is a shot a co-worker took of a flower in London, England. It is gorgeous and I was wondering if anyone could identify the species? It's really a neat flower!
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Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
4 Apr 07
Pretty Flowers - Flowers grouped together
Those look a lot like the aloe flowers, but I don't see an aloe plant in there. Anyone know what this flower is?
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Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Yellow Flower - Pretty yellow flower, this type comes in other colors as well. Grows in semi-desert area.
Oh thanks! From "iris" I found that it looks like the African Iris. Anyone know this flower? It comes in a variety of various colors I think.
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Kareng
@kareng (56088)
• United States
28 Apr 07
I have no clue what that one is. Maybe wild orchid? They have so many of those.
egfitz62150
@egfitz62150 (645)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Looks like a Japanese Iris, although I would expect the larger outer petals to point downward more.
catherIN
@catherIN (430)
• United States
3 Apr 07
As the others have said, they do appear to be Red Hot Pokers. They looked to be a bit past their peak of bloom. The other names for them are : Torch Lily and Poker Plant. Genus: Kniphofia Moench Species ( Scientific name ): Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Oken
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Kareng
@kareng (56088)
• United States
23 Apr 07
Thanks for the additional information!
margieanneart
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
10 Apr 07
They look like red hot pokers to me also. They are grown in the USA.
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Kareng
@kareng (56088)
• United States
24 May 07
I've never seen them growing here. Can you tell me what area in the US they can be found growing?
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
3 Apr 07
This is called a red hot poker, or also a torch lilly. I have never grown one, but I understand thay can be grown all over the United States, and that there are several varieties and you can have them blooming for almost six months out of the year. I may have to plant some, as I understand they are great for hummingbirds, and can winter out if appropriately sheltered.
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Kareng
@kareng (56088)
• United States
15 Apr 07
Oh wow, it sounds like these would be great for planting in the south! Also, a great idea for the hummingbirds! Thanks for the info!
vivasuzi
@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
3 Apr 07
No idea what it is, but it for some reason reminds me of something I've seen in all the Alice in Wonderland movies :) It's pretty neat!
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Kareng
@kareng (56088)
• United States
10 Apr 07
It is a pretty flower and different!
Dafodils
@Dafodils (27)
• India
25 May 07
i have no idea about this please let me know that flower name.
ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 May 07
Well, you already got the answer. I hadn't a clue as to what they are. But, they would look lovely in my perennial garden. Now to get hubby to bring home a couple of them for me. He works in a greenhouse.