Scientific Name
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Common Name
Crocosmia

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
24-36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Flower Color
red, orange
Soil
moist, well drained soil
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
division, removing offsets from corm in spring
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
The dramatic red flowers of Crocosmia are exciting and eye catching in the garden. Corms should be dug and divided every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigor of the planting.
Origin
South Africa, hybrid origin

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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