Cycas taitungensis Shade Perennials The origin of the Kniphofia

The origin of the Kniphofia known as 'Lola': Jimmy Massey sited this large specimen in a yard in the Morganton

The snake-like flat stalks of succulent blue foliage curl outwards to 18" from the central rootstock

the 1' tall x 2' wide clumps are topped with tremendous clusters of vivid raspberry-purple flowers

looks like a reindeer head after a bad experience with a four-wheel drive pickup

resembling a tiny red lizard peeking out of the pitcher

Cycas taitungensis Shade Perennials The origin of the KniphofiaCycas taitungensis hails from Taiwan, and in 2008, we were fortunate to visit the rocky, exposed hillsides in the Taitung Prefecture of southeastern Taiwan where this cycad calls home. Cycas taitungensis is similar in appearance to the popular house plant, Cycas revoluta. In 7 9 years (temperate climates), Cycas taitungensis forms a large rosette of stunning 5' long, dark green, plastic like fronds circling the leg sized trunk which can eventually