A shot of colour today from two months ago.
Names galore for this species. The long-standing scientific name Schizostylis coccinea has been dropped by many in favour of Hesperantha coccinea. Eric La Fountaine cites the relevant papers here.
The common name is also the subject of some disagreement. The South African National Biodiversity Institute uses river lily. Similarly, the Pacific Bulb Society prefers scarlet river lily. On the other hand, Wikipedia notes Kaffir lily as a common name; personally, I’d avoid this, now that I’ve learned how kaffir is an racial slur.
Hello Daniel, I’m suprised Wikipedia cites Kaffir Lily for Schizostylis as I thought it was the common name for Clivia. Another glorious picture – your dedication is appreciated!
Hesperantha coccinea – Z6 – RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Hesperantha coccinea – Z7-9 – A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk