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Posted 05/21/2023 in Perennial

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

Gorgeous red flowers, with yellow to orange shaded accents bloom atop green, swordlike foliage. This hardy cultivar adds a tropical flair to northern gardens. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Popular as a cut flower or in perennialborders. Attracts butterflies.

Post Details

Latin Name
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Common Name
Montbretia
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Perennial Border
Potential Pests
Spider Mites

Plant Story

Gorgeous red flowers, with yellow to orange shaded accents bloom atop green, swordlike foliage. This hardy cultivar adds a tropical flair to northern gardens. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Popular as a cut flower or in perennialborders. Attracts butterflies.

Special Care Instructions

Anthracnose resistant. Protect with mulch. Prefers full sun.

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