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Hesperantha, Cape Lily, Crimson Flag, Kafir Lily, River Lily, White Cape Lily 'Alba'

Hesperanthacoccinea

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hesperantha (hes-per-ANTH-uh)

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Species

coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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positive

neutral

negative

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