Hesperantha coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose'

Scientific Name: Hesperantha coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose'

Also Known As

Schizostylis coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Hesperantha coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose' plant details

Hesperantha coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose' 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 even moisture - 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 'Red Prairie Rose'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'Red Prairie Rose'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our own introduction with large, clear rose-pink flowers. The petals are wide and have blunt tips apposes to pointy like most others. Likes well drained soil, but prefers some summer moisture. Excellent cut flowers. May bloom all winter in zones 8 and higher.