Crocosmia 'Lucifer' |
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Lucifer Crocosmia |
Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso
Description
This garden plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red flowers in late spring and summer. It requires sun to part shade with no summer watering. This plant performs excellent in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.