About 77 species make up the genus Hesperantha, which occur throughout Southern Africa. They are stunning garden or pot plants, with a wide range colours and sizes for both sunny and shady environments. The winter-growing.
Name | Hesperantha coccinea | |
Common name | Scarlet river lily | |
African name | khahlana (ss) | |
D/E | evergreen | |
Rainfall | summer | |
Height | 70cm | |
Light requirements | fs | |
Flowers | March | |
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