Hesperantha, Cape Lily, Crimson Flag, Kafir Lily, River Lily 'Oregon Sunset'

Hesperanthacoccinea

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hesperantha (hes-per-ANTH-uh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Schizostylis coccinea
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)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

San Francisco, California

Salem, Oregon

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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