Kaffir-Lily

Hesperantha coccinea

Native to:
Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Hesperantha
Species:
Hesperantha coccinea
USDA Symbol:
SCCO24

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
red, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to stream banks and wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Sow seeds in autumn; germinates best with fluctuating temperatures. Can also propagate by division of corms.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society