Crimson Flag Lily
Hesperantha coccinea
Also known as
River Lily, Scarlet River Lily
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Crimson Flag Lily Overview
Hesperantha coccinea is a fast-growing, attractive marshland species that forms dense clumps if planted in a moist spot in the garden. Given a couple of years, it can create a spectacular display of crimson red, pink or white flowers in any garden. This species is low maintenance and has the ability to self-seed. This plant can even be brought inside to be enjoyed after sunset.
How to harvest Crimson Flag Lily
Harvest beautiful flowers in mid summer months for floral arrangements.
How to propagate Crimson Flag Lily
Seed
Sow seeds during spring at a depth of 1 cm and space them 10 cm apart. Sow directly into the desired area in the garden or in seed trays with a well-drained potting mixture. Keep moist.
Division
Divide the tubers any time from early summer until autumn and plant offsets to a depth of 1 cm and space them 10 cm apart.
Special features of Crimson Flag Lily
Attracts useful insects
This species attracts butterflies and flies.
Pot plant
This species is great for a pot as it can be moved to preferred areas. Can bring inside when in bloom. Can submerge the potted plant in water.
Wet sites
This species originates from marshland areas, making it an ideal plant to place in wet sites.
Attractive flowers
Attracts butterflies
Other uses of Crimson Flag Lily
Walls, rock garden, borders, flower arranging
