Friday, 11 September 2015

Hesperantha coccinea


  • Common Name - crimson flag lily
  • Botanical Name - Hesperantha coccinea
  • Family -  Iridaceae
  • Leaf - basal, linear
  • Flower - raceme inflorescence, August - October
  • Habit -clump forming
  • Form - arching, vase
  • Size -  15 - 27 inches
  • Culture - full sun, minimal water, dry/lean soil
  • Use - borders, bedding
  • Notes - attracts hummingbirds, monocot, bulbous rizomes

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