Hesperantha coccinea
Common name: Scarlet river lily
A clump forming indigenous water loving bulb with long narrow leaves. Bright red (and paler shades) star shaped flowers from summer to autumn. Attracts butterflies. Plant on edge of pond or pop container into the water.
R90.00
AVAILABILITY: CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
Plant characteristics
| Plant type: | Bulb |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Indigenous: E Cape to Limpopo |
| Growing conditions: | Full sun |
| Evergreen: | This plant is Deciduous |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Average height: | 75cm |
| Spread: | Clump forming |
| Flowering time: | Sum - Aut |
| Bloom/flower colour: | Red |
| Soil selection: | Moist soil |