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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

Lucifer Red Crocosmia or Montbretia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This garden plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red flowers in late spring and summer. It requires sun to part shade with no summer watering. This plant performs excellent in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.