• Photo of Hesperantha (Hesperanthas)

Plant Profile: Hesperantha

Names

Crimson Flag, Kaffir Lily

  • Photo of Hesperantha (Hesperanthas)

Phonetic Spelling:hes-per-ANTH-uh

Genus:Hesperantha

Species:

Family:Iridaceae

Rhizomes thrive in soil that is well-drained yet capable of retaining moisture, as they cannot withstand dry conditions. They typically flower from fall into winter, and it is advisable to apply mulch during the summer months.

When planting, ensure the rhizomes are set at a depth of 2 inches.

This plant is categorized as Tender III, meaning it can be damaged when temperatures drop below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

While storage is generally not recommended, if necessary, keep the rhizomes in moist peat at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius).

Hesperantha Feature Summary

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Hesperantha Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Less than 12 inches
Flowers
Pink
White
Gold/Yellow

Hesperantha Whole Plant Traits

Hesperantha: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Hesperantha Cultural Conditions

Hesperantha: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Hesperantha: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Hesperantha Flowers

Hesperantha: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Pink
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White

Hesperantha: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Hesperantha Leaves

Hesperantha: Leaf Color

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Green

Hesperantha: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Hesperantha Stem

Hesperantha: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes