Columbus Montbretia
Crocosmia 'Columbus'
Description | Arching spikes of bright yellow lily-shaped flowers, rise on long stems over grass-like green foliage. Makes an excellent cut flower, adds dramatic impact to any border, and draws butterflies into the garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Reaches 32 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care | Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; protect roots with a thick layer of mulch. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drier soils. Remove bloom stalks after flowers fade. Remove old foliage before new growth appears in early spring. Divide every 3 to 4 years in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Country Gardens Nursery 3938 W. 4000 South
West Haven, Utah 84401 -
Lowe's 1986 North 2000 West
Clinton, Utah 84015 -
Lowe's 4155 South Riverdale Road
Riverdale, Utah 84405
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