Hesperantha coccinea

Also Known As

Schizostylis coccinea
Cape Lily
Crimson Flag

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-8b

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Hesperantha coccinea plant details

Hesperantha coccinea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and winter red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha coccinea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Changing leaves aren?t the only thing colorful for fall...these bright 1-2' spikes of scarlet red flowers will brighten up any autumn (and on into winter) garden or any autumn table...an excellent cut flower. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Ignored all spring and summer at the nursery, this hardy South African native comes into its own in the fall and blooms continuously well into winter (and sometimes into the new year!). Fine-textured iris-like leaves and deep peach gladiolus-like flowers on 1-2' tall spikes. Really a must-have for the fall garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We picked this one up at our regular gentian source in Switzerland where it's sold without a variety name, just as the species. We determined it ought to be hardier than others but still have to do more testing to be sure. Either way, it has proven to be a plant with sturdy stems and large, bright salmon-pink flowers. Likes well drained soil, but prefers some summer moisture. Excellent cut flowers. May bloom all winter in zones 8 and higher.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

One of the last plants to initiate flowering in the fall and hopefully some make it to the vase before heavy frost. 18" tall and colonizing. Likes moist soils.