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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread12" - 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
Image © The Perennial Farm
Image © The Perennial Farm