Botanical Name: Crocosmia masoniorum
Common Name: Dwarf crocosmia Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character deciduous corm Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright grassy plant with very erect medium green foliage forms dense clumps with age, flaming orange-scarlet flowers open in spring Height to 2' Spread to 3' or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade in hot inland areas Soil prefers a well-amended soil, tolerates most soils Hardiness hardy – zones 5-24 Morphology: Leaves pointed, flattened yellow-green leaves to 2' long, 1" across, with prominent midrib; plants stay fairly straight and tight Flowers terminal racemes of orange-red flowers which open from base to tip, flowers to 3/4" across Fruit small brown, 3-valved capsule Propagation: seed, division Usage: good source of orange-red color, very reliable and sturdy bloomer in southern California; blooms well in pots, good in drought tolerant landscapes and rustic landscapes Landscape Care: Watering needs no watering after established; tolerates regular watering to lawn watering if soil drainage is good Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning remove dead leaves in winter Pests/Diseases chlorosis in heavy soils; supply iron as needed Origin: South Africa Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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