Orange Pekoe Montbretia
Crocosmia 'Pek Or'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- The Siebenthaler Company - Dayton
2074 Beaver Valley Road Dayton OH 45434
- Berns Garden Center- Beavercreek
3776 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek OH 45440
- Knollwood Garden Center & Ldsp.
3766 Dayton-Xenia Road Dayton OH 45432
- Lowe's
2850-I Centre Drive Fairborn OH 45324-2675
| Botanical Pronunciation | kroh-KOZ-mee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | If flower spikes are left on plant after blooms fade, the seed pods that develop will attract birds in the fall. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately fast growing; reaches 24 to 26 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Poolside, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | South Africa |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!