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 |
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