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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
Pinky-red fall flowers grass-like foliage

Gardening facts about Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng' plant

How to Grow Hesperantha coccinea 'Viscountess Byng'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds

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