Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers)
Also Known As
- Schizostylis coccinea (red flowers)
- Schizostylis coccinea (red)
- Crimson Flag Lily
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers) plant details
Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers)
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers)
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers) plant
How to Grow Hesperantha coccinea (red flowers)
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hesperantha for your garden
aka Schizostylis coccinea 'Oregon Sunset', Cape Lily, Oregon Sunset Cape Lily, Oregon Sunset Crimson Flag
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Schizostylis 'Sunrise'
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun
- regular
aka Schizostylis 'Mrs. Hegarty', Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs. Haggerty', Schizostylis MRS. HAGGERTY, KAFFIR LILY, Mrs. Hegarty Kafir Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Schizostylis coccinea, Cape Lily, Crimson Flag
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-8b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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