Chasmanthe caffra is a perennial in the iris family native to South Africa that puts on its main display in summer. It prefers full sun or partial shade and needs well-drained soil in a sheltered position. The plant suits borders, containers and cutting gardens. Flowering occurs from June to August.

African Flag Chasmanthe caffra is a South African perennial that flowers June to August and suits sheltered, well-drained borders or containers.

Chasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described in 1932. It is endemic to Cape Province in South Africa.

Chasmanthe caffra

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