Giant Montbretia, Crocosmia masonorum
Robust, Crocosmia masoniorum is a very attractive and elegant species with brilliant, upward-facing, flaming orange blossoms sitting atop arching stems and blooming from midsummer to early fall. The buds open slowly from the base to the tip of clusters, and the old flowers drop ‘cleanly’ from the stems. Coupled with its clumps of erect sword-shaped leaves, this ensemble makes a stunning show in the garden! Extremely showy, this South African native is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocosmia |
Common names | Crocosmia, Falling Stars, Montbretia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Depth | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocosmia |
Common names | Crocosmia, Falling Stars, Montbretia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Depth | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Crocosmia masoniorum do I need for my garden?
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Crocosmia masoniorum | N/A | Buy Plants |
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