Hesperantha coccinea 'Torero'

Also Known As

Schizostylis coccinea 'Torero'
Cape Lily
Crimson Flag

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Hesperantha coccinea 'Torero' plant details

Hesperantha coccinea 'Torero' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter red 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 'Torero'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'Torero'

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

Schizostylis is a South African Iris relative from the banks of streams. The cultivar, 'Torero' has intense, scarlet, wide-open, 1 inch star-shaped flowers August to October on one-sided spikes. It will do wonderfully in your garden, watered regularly to convince it that it is comfortably back home. 2' tall. Minimum temperature: 0 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Own selection with very large, intensive coral-red flowers and wide petals. Upright and sturdy growth. Likes well drained soil, but prefers some summer moisture. Excellent cut flowers. May bloom all winter in zones 8 and higher.