K. katapifa “Tarantula”
Easy to grow houseplant succulent with deeply cut leaves. Bouquet-like flower sprays. Protect from frost.
Water
Kleinia obesa
syn. Senecio deflersii
Vertical stems to 20″, very green. Golden orange flowers at tips in winter. Not frost-hardy.
Kniphofia “Echo Duo”
Clump-forming Perennial
The tubular lowers are a gradient flush from red, orange, yellow, to creamy white and are attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Echo Mango”
Clump-forming Perennial
Blooms start appearing in spring and will keep blooming through the fall! Mango orange tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Ember Glow”
Clump-forming Perennial
Tubular flowers of yellow and orange bloom late summer to fall. Attractive to hummingbirds and deer resistant.
Kniphofia “Fire Dance”
Clump-forming Perennial
Yellow to red bloom spikes give way to bright red tubular blooms late summer to fall. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Fire Glow”
Clump-forming Perennial
Compact plant with spring, summer and fall orange-red tubular blooms, similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds.
Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Flamenco”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mix of Orange Yellow and Red tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Little Maid”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mid-summer pale-yellow tubular blooms fade to ivory by fall, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Malibu Yellow”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mid-summer bright-yellow tubular blooms, attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Nancy’s Red”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mid-summer coral-red tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Orange Flame”
Clump-forming Perennial
Blooms start appearing in spring and will keep blooming through the fall! Bright orange-red tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Orange Vanilla Popsicle”
Clump-forming Perennial
Compact plant with spring, summer and fall tubular blooms start out orange and fade to a creamy vanilla white. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Poco Orange”
Clump-forming Perennial
This dwarf variety is compact and has ombré orange-red tubular blooms. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Primrose Beauty”
Clump-forming Perennial
Spring/summer yellow tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Red Hot Popsicle”
Clump-forming Perennial
Compact plant with spring, summer and fall red tubular blooms, similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Shining Sceptar”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mid summer tangerine tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Wilhelm’s Lance”
Clump-forming Perennial
Late summer red tubular blooms on large bloom stalks are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia caulescens
Clump-forming Perennial
Blooms early spring to late fall on top of 3′ stalks, red fading to yellow. Stiff blue aloe-like leaves. Hummingbird plant.
Kniphofia rooperi
Clump-forming Perennial
Yellow/orange blooms on 4ft. stalks in fall through late winter. Arching, keeled, dark green leaves.
Kniphofia thompsonii
Clump-forming Perennial
Red-orange tubular bloom sprays in spring are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, last for weeks, and are attractive to hummingbirds. Rhizomatous. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia uvaria
Clump-forming Perennial
Late summer red tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Koeleria macrantha
Evergreen Bunch Grass
Tolerates sandy soils, clay soils, dry gardens and creeksides. Useful as a meadow grass.
Lachenalia aloides v. aloides
Small bulb with grassy leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of flowers as it matures.
Lachenalia viridiflora
Small bulb with spotted oval leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of stunning turquoise flowers as it matures. Winter grower, dormant in summer. Protect from freezes.
Lapidaria margaretae
Small Mesemb with pairs of articulated grey leaves. Will form 6″ clusters. Fall blooms open during the day, are followed by new leaf pairs in winter. Easy to grow and get to multiply after 2 to 3 years, however take care not to overwater. Misting is best with a little direct water in September-October. Grows well in amongst small rocks.
Larrea tridentata
Evergreen Shrub
Large shrub with small tough green aromatic leaves and tons of yellow flowers in late spring. Very drought tolerant. A little water in summer and they are perfect patio plants, easy to prune to shape.
Lavandula “Anouk Deep Rose”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green foliage offsets gorgeous deep lavender-rose blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Anouk Double”
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets with double the deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Anouk Supreme”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green foliage topped by gorgeous deep lavender blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Great for large containers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant.