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Torch Lily Seeds

16 years ago

If this question has been asked before I apoligize for asking again but I didn't find any information when I did a search.

I have one Torch Lily plant and would like to collect seed but I don't know where the seeds are on the plant. I have cut some stalks that have tiny green balls on them. Could those be the seeds? I have noticed if I am not dilligent about cutting the stalk at the precise time the green balls apparently fall off never to be seen again :-). This has been the best year for this plant to date and it keeps sending up flower stalks.

I appreciate any help anyone may be able to offer.

Thanks, Vikki

Here is a link that might be useful: Torch Lily

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remy_gw
16 years ago
Hi Vikki,
You need to leave the flower stalk on the plant until the seed pods become brown and dry. If they fall off while still green, there is nothing you can do. It is possible that ones that fall off were not properly fertilized anyway.
The link below has some good info and pics.
Remy

Here is a link that might be useful: Kniphofia page on The Seed Site
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