Plant Variety near UBC Botanical Garden Garden Shop

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  1. THEbillibob69

    THEbillibob69 Member

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    I visited the Gardens yesterday during the Apple Festival and noticed a plant near the Garden Shop which had beautiful red flowers and something in the name like African Cocchea. I had no camera or paper available to make note of the proper name - does anyone have any idea?
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Colchicum?
    Crocosmia? (More likely, I think.)

    Welcome to the Forum!
     
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    Debby Active Member 10 Years

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    Hesperantha coccinea? I have not been to the garden in some time...
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    If no photo can be posted, give us more detail as to the appearance of the plant and its flowers.
     
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  5. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Debby remembers the entrance well: Hesperantha coccinea is in full bloom there right now (the likely species asked about)
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Re: Plant Variety near UBC Botanical Garden Garden Shop - Hesperantha coccinea

    Daniel's photo is better than mine, but I was going to post this today anyway, as it's been a while since anything has been posted here.
     

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