About
A semi-evergreen cormous perennial, forming a clump of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This late-flowering cultivar produces upright spikes of starry white flowers, tinted with palest pink, from autumn through to mid-winter.
About the genus
Hesperantha are semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with narrowly sword-shaped, erect leaves and spikes of starry or bowl-shaped flowers from late summer to late autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold drying winds, and protect with a dry mulch in winter. May be evergreen in frost-free areas, cold winds and frosts may blacken leaves over winter
PruningDeadhead to promote flowering. Cut down stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free