Plant Profile: Hesperantha coccinea

Names

Kaffir Lily

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Phonetic Spelling:ski-zo-STYE-lus kok-SIN-ee-uh

Genus:Hesperantha

Species:coccinea

Family:Iridaceae

In its natural habitat, the Kaffir lily thrives in moist environments and near waterways, demonstrating a remarkable ability to endure poorly drained soils. This plant serves as a striking and enduring cut flower, bringing a unique flair to arrangements. In perennial gardens, the Kaffir lily provides a vibrant display in October, pairing beautifully with yellow goldenrods and blue asters. For propagation, division can be carried out in the spring.

Hesperantha coccinea Feature Summary

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Hesperantha coccinea Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Flowers
Pink
White
Gold/Yellow

Hesperantha coccinea Attributes

Hesperantha coccinea: Country Or Region Of Origin

South Africa

Hesperantha coccinea: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Hesperantha coccinea: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Hesperantha coccinea Whole Plant Traits

Hesperantha coccinea: 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 coccinea Cultural Conditions

Hesperantha coccinea: 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 coccinea: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Hesperantha coccinea: NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Hesperantha coccinea: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Hesperantha coccinea Flowers

Hesperantha coccinea: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Pink
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White

Hesperantha coccinea: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Hesperantha coccinea Leaves

Hesperantha coccinea: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Hesperantha coccinea Stem

Hesperantha coccinea: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes