tall stems of gladioli-like pink-red flowers in autumn

Hesperantha coccinea (was Schizostylis)
aka River lily, Kaffir lily
- semi-evergreen perennial
- clump forming foliage
- narrow, bright green leaves
- spikes of open, cup-shaped, flowers
- shades of white, pink or red
- blooms Autumn onwards
- mulch in winter
H 60cm
S 30cm
full sun to part shade
damp
Notes: Purchased May 2022 from Wetland Plants for the Marsh garden
Info: Native to South Africa
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