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Crocosmia X crocosmiiflora

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Montebretia

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red, coral/apricot, red, red-orange, or bright yellow flowers in late springand summer. It requires sun to part shade and little or no summer watering. This plant performs well in containers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

03-1

 

Flower Color

Orange, Anycolor

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

n/a

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.