Crocosmia X crocosmiiflora
Montebretia
Description
Montebretia is a bulb, closely resembling gladiolus. Vertical, strap like leaves grow to 3' tall. Brilliant red, coral/apricot, red, red-orange, or bright yellow flowers sit on top of arching stalks during the summer. Plants may wither in winter but come back in spring. It requires sun to part shade. Once this plant is established, it requires little or no summer watering. This plant performs well in containers as it is considered invasive in some areas. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Crocosmia as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees.
Plant Type
Bulb
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.