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Also Known As

  • Schizostylis coccinea 'November Cheer'
  • November Cheer Cape Lily
  • November Cheer Crimson Flag

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer' plant details

Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, spreading, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(AKA Schizostylis coccinea November Cheer)Late blooming perennial, Sept to November, this Crimson Flag has lots of medium pink-rose flowers over flat grassy foliage clumps to about 2’; best floral display is on plants grown in sun on decent soils with consistent watering during the summer. Carefree. USDA Z7
Spikes of star-shaped, light pink flowers with darker streaks. Compact, upright habit. Very late. Well drained soil, but not too dry in summer. Excellent cut flowers. May bloom all winter in zones 8 and higher.

Gardening facts about Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer' plant

How to Grow Hesperantha coccinea 'November Cheer'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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