Description
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils in full sun. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
(Lucifer, Montbretia)
$12.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
This montbretia cultivar is an Alan Bloom hybrid (Crocosmia x Curtonus) which has flowers and foliage that are similar to gladiolus. A clump-forming plant that features tubular, nodding, scarlet red, one-sided flowers borne along the upper portions of stiffly arching, sometimes branched, flower scapes (stems) typically rising up to 3′ (infrequently to 4′) tall and slightly above the narrow, sword-shaped, basal leaves. A good fresh cut flower which is frequently used in commercial floral arrangements. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Additional information
| Common Name | Lucifer, Montbretia |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Crocosmia 'Lucifer' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 2 to 4' |
| Width | 1 to 2' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
