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Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
24
Green sword-like foliage and showy flowers in summer.
Scientific Name:
Crocosmia x 'Lucifer'
Common Name 1
› Montbretia
Family:
Iridaceae
Origins:
Crocosmia is a genus of about 7 species of cormous plants from grasslands in South Africa. 'Lucifer' is an Alan Bloom hybrid (Crocosmia x Curtonus) which has flowers and foliage that are similar to gladiolus.
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Sun Preference:
Partial Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Grow in medium moisture, moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Protect roots with a thick layer of mulch.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Narrow, sword-shaped, basal leaves
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Red
Flower Description:
Tubular, nodding, scarlet red, one-sided flowers borne along the upper portions of stiffly arching, sometimes branched, flower scapes (stems)
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
2-3'
Mature spread:
12-24"
Growth rate:
Medium
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Pat Kolling
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jul
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jul
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Seasonal Care
Maintenance
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Plant corms in spring after last frost date approximately 3-4" deep and 6" apart. Remove old foliage before new growth appears in early spring.
Summer Care:
Remove bloom stalks after flowers fade.
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Not reliably winter hardy in USDA Zone 5 where it needs a protected location and winter mulch. In order to insure winter survival in USDA Zone 5 and perhaps Zone 6A, digging up the corms in fall and storing them in a dry medium over winter (in somewhat th
Long Term Care:
Divide every 3 to 4 years in early spring.
Insect Pests:
Spider mites can cause significant damage to the foliage, and, if left unchecked, can impair normal flowering.
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
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