Hesperantha coccinea
CRIMSON FLAG, KAFFIR LILY
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Schizostylis coccinea

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Hesperantha coccinea
CRIMSON FLAG, KAFFIR LILY
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, crimson or pink

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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