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    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

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    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

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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'

    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
    Photo of Hesperantha coccinea 'Oregon Sunset' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Pallida'

    aka Schizostylis 'Pallidiflora', Schizostylis coccinea 'Pallida', Schizostylis pallidiflora, Pallida Cape Lily, Pallida Crimson Flag

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Hesperantha coccinea 'Pallida' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Hesperantha cucullata

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hesperantha cucullata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Hesperantha coccinea f. alba

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Hesperantha coccinea f. alba flower by Jean-Michel Moullec
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    Hesperantha coccinea 'Major'

    aka Schizostylis coccinea 'Major', Major Cape Lily, Major Crimson Flag

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' flower by Karl Gercens III
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