We Cannot Hold a Torch

We cannot hold a torch
to light another's path
without brightening our own.
...Ben Sweetland

I really liked this plant at the arboretum at UC Davis. They are called a Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily. I was not familiar with them but thought they were so vibrant and pretty!

https://localwiki.org/davis/Arboretum

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/red-hot-poker/growing-red-hot-torch-lilies.htm

https://thegardeningcook.com/red-hot-poker/

[Lynda McG]

Lovely colours

[Maggiemae]

We see them a lot down here - they are a solid plant and difficult to move or remove. A lot of wild ones around.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wow, those are wonderful!

[Pigeons Farm]

beautifully captured

[Lou Ann]

A beautiful capture of these lovelies!

[John Falconer]

What a beautiful flower.

[Swillin' Billy Flynn]

They are quite stunning..... I keep trying to grow those but without much success. I don't think I have the right soil :(

[Nada]

Gorgeous color.

[Terri Morris]

These are beautiful

[tony gig]

We call this Red Hot Poker, Beautiful...Fav

[The Dog Lady]

I have never heard of it but sure do love its colors

[Fisher Family]

A beautiful burst of colour!

Ian

[Carole Sandford]

Love these. We had some in our garden, but for some reason they didn’t do too well!

[carol white]

A lovely capture.Fav😊

[haskar]

Beautiful flowers and lovely shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow- crazy looking flowers! They do look like torches. Good catch!

[Esther Rosenberg]

beautiful flowers , never seen them before

[Milanie]

They're gorgeous - I've seen one once - trying to remember where - they're sure unique.

[Harbie]

Beautiful vibrant color! Love the shape and texture!

[Pyrrhula]

Great close up capture of those spectaculair flowers. Fav.
They are very populair and to be seen in our country at summer.

[Corinne]

Gorgeous flowers !

[Walks @ 7]

They actually grow here (high desert) and yours really are wonderful

[Elyse Klemchuk]

These are very bright and pretty !

[Sandy Z W]

I don’t know that plant either. What a find! I love discovering new things.