Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

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Lucifer Red Crocosmia or Montbretia

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This garden plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red flowers in late spring and summer. It requires sun to part shade with no summer watering. This plant performs excellent in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.