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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'

    Also Known As

    • Schizostylis 'Visc. Bing'
    • Schizostylis coccinea 'Viscount Byng'
    • Schizostylis coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'
    • KAFFIR LILY
    • Viscountess Byng Crimson flag Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6b-9a

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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng' plant details

    Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lovely and bright in the otherwise waning early fall border are these slender 1-2' spikes of 2" mini crimson ?gladiola? flowers; really eye catching! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Pinky-red fall flowers grass-like foliage

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng' plant

    How to Grow Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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