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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star'

    Also Known As

    • Schizostylis coccinea 'Salmon Star'
    • Salmon Star Cape Lily
    • Salmon Star Crimson Flag

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star' plant details

    Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our latest introduction with bright salmon colored, star-shaped flowers on slender stalks. Likes well drained soil, but prefers some summer moisture. Excellent cut flowers. May bloom all winter in zones 8 and higher.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star' plant

    How to Grow Hesperantha coccinea 'Salmon Star'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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