Dark Fire Montbretia

Crocosmia 'Dark Fire' PP #35,303

SKU #44028
6-9

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Truly unique and eye-catching! Smokey purple-green foliage gives this plant a moody air before going ablaze with red and yellow bi-color flowers in summer. A vigorous, clump-forming perennial that is adored by hummingbirds. Adds excellent contrast to mixed perennial beds. Herbaceous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 20 in. tall, 12 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorBi-color
Foliage ColorGray-green
Care InstructionsProvide 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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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorBi-color
Foliage ColorGray-green
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.