<i>Hesperantha coccinea</i> 'Zeal Salmon' | Zeal Salmon Cape Lily
DESCRIPTION
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant, salmon-pink flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. The star-shaped blooms appear on slender stems, opening in the afternoon and closing at night, providing a splash of warm color late in the season when many other plants have finished flowering.
Originating from South Africa, this cultivar has been bred for its unique flower color and extended blooming period. 'Zeal Salmon' is ideal for adding bright, eye-catching color to borders, water gardens, and sunny perennial beds, where it attracts pollinators and adds late-season interest.
DESCRIPTION
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant, salmon-pink flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. The star-shaped blooms appear on slender stems, opening in the afternoon and closing at night, providing a splash of warm color late in the season when many other plants have finished flowering.
Originating from South Africa, this cultivar has been bred for its unique flower color and extended blooming period. 'Zeal Salmon' is ideal for adding bright, eye-catching color to borders, water gardens, and sunny perennial beds, where it attracts pollinators and adds late-season interest.
DESCRIPTION
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant, salmon-pink flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. The star-shaped blooms appear on slender stems, opening in the afternoon and closing at night, providing a splash of warm color late in the season when many other plants have finished flowering.
Originating from South Africa, this cultivar has been bred for its unique flower color and extended blooming period. 'Zeal Salmon' is ideal for adding bright, eye-catching color to borders, water gardens, and sunny perennial beds, where it attracts pollinators and adds late-season interest.
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Family: Iridaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Bright green, sword-shaped leaves
Flower color: Salmon-pink, star-shaped flowers
Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
