Crocosmia (J.E. Planchon, 1851; pronounced /krɵˈkÉ'zmiÉ™/)[1] is a small perennial genus in the iris family Iridaceae, native to the grasslands of Cape Floristic Region, South Africa.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia, Falling Stars
Simple to grow, these drought-tolerant, showy plants naturalize easily. Use for summer color in perennial borders and wild gardens.
Crocosmia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Genus: Crocosmia
Cultivar: 'Lucifer' ...
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
Has grassy leaves and elegant orange flowers with a red eye. Multiplies and spreads from corms with little care beyond occasional weeding.
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' is a corm producing plant in the Iris family. So it is not surprising that the leaves are fan shaped but unlike most irises the leaves are pleated.
Crocosmia pottsii
Scientific Name: Crocosmia pottsii (Macnab ex Baker) N.E.Br.
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Family: Iridaceae ...
Crocosmias x crocosmiiflora is a cross between C. aurea and C. pottsii. Hybrids of this beautiful cross include the ever-popular C. 'Lucifer' and many other cultivars of merit.
Lucifer Crocosmia is hardy throughout Arkansas. The corms should be planted 5 inches deep in a well drained, but moderately moist, sunny site.
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'
also known as Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady McKenzie' - Montbretia
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Crocosmias are old to gardening, having been intensely hybridized in France since no later than the 1870s, & attracted English hybridizers by the mid 1890s. It is even so under-utilized, despite its extreme beauty & ease of care.
#750 Crocosmia X crocosmiiflora
Common Names: montbretia, crocosmia
Family: Iridaceae (iris Family)
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Crocosmia care
Since they bloom in late summer and don't require winter chilling, look for packaged corms in garden centres in spring, not fall; named cultivars are sold in summer already potted.
Crocosmia and Dierama
Divide Crocosmia and Dierama in spring.
To remove the corms without damage, dig down 30cm (1ft) to avoid and gently lift.
Crocosmia 'Walbreyes' PP 17,165, PBR (Perennial Bright Eyes Montbretia)
Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey' (Perennial Onyx Odyssey Lenten Rose)
Thalictrum ichangense 'Evening Star' (Perennial Evening Star Meadow Rue) ...
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Norwich Canary' : Norwich Canary Crocosmia - Flowers
Delosperma cooperi : Hardy Iceplant - Whole Plant
Delphinium x elatum : Larkspur - Whole Plant ...
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Colchicum Autumnale - Meadow Saffron Crocus
Schizostylis- my favourite at this time of year.
Crocosmia Ã- crocosmiiflora
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Of all the bulbs listed here, this South African native is perhaps the most useful and least exploited by American gardeners. It blooms midsummer for at least four weeks. Colors are red, crimson-orange, orange and yellow.
Tritonia crocosmia rosea ( CommonName Not Available )
Tritonia disticha ( CommonName Not Available )
Tritonia fenestata ( CommonName Not Available ) ...
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Montbretia (Crocosmia species)
Spikes of bright red, orange or yellow flowers amid sword-shaped leaves.
24 to 36 inches tall ...
Spotlight on Crocosmia
The Montbretia or Crocosmia, (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora), is more than a beautiful bloom. It attracts tiny friends to your garden that help to remove garden foes.
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Crocosmia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora) hybrids
Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Delphinium (Delphinium)
Dianthus, pink, carnation (Dianthus)
Elephant's ear (Colocasia)
Fleabane (Erigeron)
Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Foxglove (Digitalis) ...
The range should include certain hardy bulbs or corms, such as crocosmia, which contribute greatly to the summer display, also certain dwarf perennials.
sunny wall they can have an almost tropical appearance, especially the larger sorts, when grown with the spiky foliage of phormiums, yuccas and kniphofias, the strap-shaped leaves of agapanthus and daylilies, and the grass-like foliage of crocosmias.
 See also: Green, May, Montbretia, Orange, Dahlia
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