Crocosmia x curtonus 'Lucifer'
Crocosmia
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- Sword-like leaves and wiry arching stems
- Attracts pollinators
- Tropical looking, scarlet red flowers
- Great late summer bloomer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun and moist, well-drained soil Grows quickly and should be divided every 2-3 years Tolerant of humidity, drought and salt
Height: 36-42 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $16.99 ea.
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water