Hesperantha coccinea
About
Hesperantha coccinea, the river lily, or crimson flag lily, synonym Schizostylis coccinea, is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae, native to Southern Africa and Zimbabwe. It is a semievergreen perennial growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall, with slender lanceolate leaves up to 40 cm (16 in) long and 1 cm (0.4 in) broad. The flowers are red, occasionally pink or white, 30–35 mm long, with six petals; they are produced four to ten alternately on a spike in late summer to autumn.
- Family
- Iridaceae
How to use it
The river lily is often used in ornamental gardening due to its striking flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions. It can be planted in borders or as part of a mixed flower bed, providing a colorful display in late summer and autumn. Its semi-evergreen nature allows it to maintain some foliage throughout the year, adding interest even when not in bloom.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hesperantha coccinea
- Slug
- hesperantha-coccinea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Hesperantha
- Species
- coccinea
- Wikidata QID
- Q940248
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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