Schizostylus Coccinea
Best low-maintenance perennial for adding late-season color to water gardens.
This perennial is the ultimate late-season anchor for your pond, offering vibrant, iris-like foliage that persists long after other plants have faded. While it demands a marginal planting zone to thrive, the reward is a reliable splash of color that carries your water garden well into the autumn months.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking extended color during late summer and autumn
- Busy homeowners wanting a hardy, low-maintenance landscape addition
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local bees and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners with limited space for spreading rhizomes
- Residents in arid climates without reliable irrigation systems
- Gardeners in freezing climates seeking reliable perennial performance
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Late-season blooms provide essential color when other pond plants fade.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention from gardeners.
Environmental Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to varying light conditions from full sun to shade.
Visual Impact
Striking red and salmon hues create a bold, high-contrast focal point.
Planting Flexibility
Perfect for marginal zones, though limited by specific hardiness requirements.
Establishment Potential
Bare root format allows for quick, reliable integration into aquatic beds.
Key Specs
Height
Up to 2 feet
Zones
7-8
Packaging
Bare Root
Care Level
Easy
Growth Rate
Moderate
Water Type
Freshwater
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
Flowering Plant
True
Plant Type
Marginal
Max Growth Height
24 inches
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