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'Venus' is more orange with yellow center

'George Davidson' is a pale orange, but not as prolific as 'Lucifer' and 'Emberglow'

'Lucifer' is a sturdy and profuse bloomer

'Emberglow' also blooms strongly

'Emberglow'

'Lucifer' (shown here) and the later blooming 'Emberglow' were favorites of visitors

Iridaceae

Exceedingly popular with visitors to Blue Grass Lane, Crocosmia has the attractive foliage of the iris family that lasts throughout the season. But it also features profusely blooming panicles of clear and deep, rich reds, oranges, and orange-yellows that intermingle and rise above the green lanceolate leaves.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: fan-shaped

Plant Use: Beds, borders, grouped, as cut flowers. Especially striking if planted near a dark-foliage plant such as Eupatorium 'Chocolate.'

Propagation:

division

Flower Color:

red
dark red
orange

Bloom Period:

mid-summer
late summer
early fall

Width: Minimum: 12 inches     Maximum: 36 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Plant corms in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division or by lifting and removing offsets of the corms.