Crocosmia | |
Montbretia |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Mauve |
Flower Time: | Fall Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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