General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 26 to 30 inches (66-76 cm)
Plant Spread: 6 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Red/yellow/orange
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP14,885 (2004)
Parentage: Crocosmia masonorum seedling x Crocosmia crocosmiiflora seedling

Trade name information:
Trade Name: Irish Sunset™
Cultivar name: 'Cropom'
Common names
  • Crocosmia

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