Hesperantha coccinea syn. Schizostylis coccinea

Hesperantha, previously known as Schizostylis, is a group of low level rhizomatous plants that mostly originate from South Africa. The species Hesperantha coccinea typically has red flowers with sword like green foliage, however many cultivars are now available and are suitable for herbaceous and mixed borders and come in varying colours now of red, pink and white. They can also be planted in pots. It is late flowering. It is also good as a cut flower in a mixed arrangement.

Contributed by @Hayley.R

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  Partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

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  Moist and fertile