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Hesperantha coccinea f. alba

Also Known As

Hesperantha coccinea 'Alba'
Schizostylis coccinea 'Alba'
Schizostylis coccinea f. alba
Schizostylis coccinea var. alba
African Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 10"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hesperantha coccinea f. alba plant details

Hesperantha coccinea f. alba is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter white 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 f. alba

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea f. alba

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cheerful perennial with grassy leaves and, in this form, clear white, star-shaped flowers atop longish stems, appearing mostly in fall and into winter but here and there throughout the summer. To 2 ft tall forming clumps to 12" wide in full to part sun with regular moisture for best performance. Vigorous grower, easily kept in bounds. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Vigorous grassy foliage in clumps with an astonishingly fresh display of pure white starry flowers daintier than a gladiola in late summer and fall. Excellent for cutting. Don't forget to add it to your planters and pots for autumn excitement and all season spiky foliage. Quite special. Also available: S. 'Oregon Sunset' (peach) and 'Rosea' (pink).

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooming on each 18 in. stem above green, sword- shaped blades are 10 to 30 snow white, starlike flowers. We contrast the blooms and foliage with the textured, golden leaves of Geranium 'Ann Folkard'.