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Crocosmia pottsii |
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| | Mistake? Some new growth in December, after the first snowfalls but before the bitter winter cold had arrived |
| Common name |
montbretia |
| Family |
iridaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z6-9) |
| Flowers |
orange (summer) |
| Size |
24-36" |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil (not too dry) |
Cormous clump-forming perennial native to moist lowlands in South Africa . The basal leaves are erect and sword-shaped. Deep orange flowers are held in rows along arching scapes. One of the parents of Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.
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About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Crocosmia pottsii
- Seed from '10 trade. Baggy 70F (44%G, 10-22d)
- Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (24%G, 10-28d)
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