Upright, cormous perennial. Tall, sword-like, green foliage. Exotic-looking flower heads with yellow, orange or red tubular flowers blooming from mid to late summer.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
Crocosmia
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- Yellow-orange trumpet-shaped flowers
- Narrow, grass-like foliage
- Arching flower stems and sword-like, green foliage
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers medium moisture, moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun to partial shade, some afternoon shade in hot climates in beneficial. Tolerant of some drought once established. plant in protected locations such as south side of a building. May or may not be winter hardy through zone 5, depending on specific location. Croms can be planted in spring after last frost and dug up in fall for winter storage.
Height: 15-16 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Crocosmia
Common Name: Crocosmia
Upright, cormous perennial. Tall, sword-like, green foliage. Exotic-looking flower heads with yellow, orange or red tubular flowers blooming from mid to late summer.