Jennifer crimson flag lily

Hesperantha coccinea 'Jennifer'

BulbIridaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Jennifer crimson flag lily
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moist to wet soil
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderCut flowerMeadowNaturalizedRain garden

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Jennifer' crimson flag lily (Hesperantha coccinea 'Jennifer') is a bulb for borders, accents, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It grows in a clump and blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Golden club, Anemone, and Mondo grass.

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