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Lucifer Montbretia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Pronunciation: kroh-KOZ-mee-uh
SKU #07341
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | Gorgeous red flowers, with yellow to orange shaded accents bloom atop green, swordlike foliage. This hardy cultivar adds a tropical flair to northern gardens. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Popular as a cut flower or in perennial borders. Attracts butterflies. |
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| Bloom Time | June to august |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | Gorgeous red flowers, with yellow to orange shaded accents bloom atop green, swordlike foliage. This hardy cultivar adds a tropical flair to northern gardens. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Popular as a cut flower or in perennial borders. Attracts butterflies. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | June to august |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.