The fiery red flowers of Crocosmia are truly eyecatching in the middle of the border in July and August. At 3’, the long-lasting flowers are complimented by sword-like foliage that does best in a sunny well-drained fertile soil. Provide this bulbous perennial with mulch in the winter while it strengthens its roots. Try it in the garden with Achillea ‘Moonshine’, Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ and white Liatris. Plant 24” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
6" - 8" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers |
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) | Montbretia 'Lucifer', Coppertips 'Lucifer', Falling Stars 'Lucifer' || The fiery red flowers of Crocosmia are truly eyecatching in the middle of the border in July and August. At 3’, the long-lasting flowers are complimented by sword-like foliage that does best in a sunny well-drained fertile soil. Provide this bulbous perennial with mulch in the winter while it strengthens its roots. Try it in the garden with Achillea ‘Moonshine’, Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ and white Liatris. Plant 24” apart.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers