| Crocosmia | |
| Montbretia |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Time: | Fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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