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Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs. Hegarty'

Also Known As

Schizostylis 'Mrs. Hegarty'
Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs. Haggerty'
Schizostylis MRS. HAGGERTY
KAFFIR LILY
Mrs. Hegarty Kafir Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs. Hegarty' plant details

Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs. Hegarty' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink 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 'Mrs. Hegarty'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs. Hegarty'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These elegant 1-2' spikes of rose-red flowers from clumps of sword-like leaves are a real treat for gardeners as they do those clean-up-before-winter garden jobs; needs a long warm season. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

We have had this schizostylis since the early 1960's and this South African has survived -12° F. The pink flowers are borne on 18 inch stalks late August-October.