Hesperantha vaginata

Also Known As

Harlequin Hesperantha

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

9a-11

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Hesperantha vaginata plant details

Hesperantha vaginata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha vaginata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, summer dormant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha vaginata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare & very beautiful species from sub-Saharan Africa. The showy, large, yellow, cup-shaped flowers have dark brown markings & are spirally arranged on spikes. Though they only open for several hours late in the day, they are well worth growing. In its native habitat it forms colonies in HEAVY CLAY SOIL, though it also thrives in a well-drained, sandy mix. From 12” - 15” tall, its size makes it a very nice container plant. Hesperantha goes dormant in Summer and so, NO SUMMER WATER.