Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Hesperantha (hes-per-ANTH-uh) Species: vaginata (vaj-in-AH-tuh) Synonym:Geissorhiza vaginata Synonym:Hesperantha stanfordiae
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensBulbs Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger N/ABloom Color Bright YellowBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |