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Click on the picture for a close up.
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BLOOM
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HEIGHT
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LIGHT
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ZONE
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Mid-July
to early August
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1
ft. - 3 ft. x equal spread
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Sun
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5
- 9
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July
- Brilliant red, yellow or orange.
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COMMENTS:
Crocosmias are members of the iris family and
have swollen underground corms that increase freely
to form sheaves of sword-shaped leaves. Unsurpassed
for blazing color and elegance, the robust plant
displays intense red and unusual blossoms which
hang on the end of arched, wiry stems. Best planted
in large displays but may need to be lifted in Zone
5, or very heavily protected over winter, although
the picture is of a plant I have successfully grown
inground for many years. Provide a well-drained,
moist, humusy soil. Highly attractive to
hummingbirds.
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