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Crocosmia

Striking flowers on graceful stems attract hummingbirds to the garden and are a breathtaking addition to summer bouquets. Beautiful in the mixed perennial garden with coreopsis, yarrow or coneflowers. The root is actually a corm and should be planted about 10" (25 cm) deep.

Companion Plants

Russian Sage

Shasta Daisy

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Crocosmia

  • Botanical name

    Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

  • Variety

    Emily McKenzie

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Prune back in fall

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ada J.'s collection