General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 24 inches (60 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Orange/yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Trade name information:
Trade Name: Bressingham Beacon
Cultivar name: 'Blos'
Common names
  • Montbretia
  • Crocosmia

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