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    Crocosmia masoniorum

    Also Known As

    • Crocosmia masonorum
    • Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Masonorum'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Crocosmia masoniorum plant details

    Crocosmia masoniorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia masoniorum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia masoniorum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An excellent cut flower, this perennial produces its 2-3' stalks of bright yellow-orange to orange-red flowers over a long late summer season; it does spread so confine or give it room and then...enjoy! S/M/mulch for winter

    By: Forestfarm

    Fabulous flaming red-orange flowers add a spark of fire to the back of any border or bed in Summer! Blooms are big & tightly spaced on 3’ stems, perfect for dramatic floral arrangements & attracting hummingbirds. Deep green, narrow, attractive 24” tall foliage. This South African native spreads via corms.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Masonorum is a crocosmia that grows a bit shorter than the rest of its family and blooms in a soft orange with yellow throat shading. This variety has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit so it's proven it's worth in gardens far and wide. This crocosmia is a great choice for those who like bright, but not blazing, colors. Why Grow Crocosmia? Arching sprays of "falling star" flowers in summer Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant bulbs in groups of 6 or more for greatest impact Crocosmia, commonly known as montbretia, coppertips or falling stars, produces exotic tubular flowers in warm to hot colors, strung along arched stems. These summer bloomers are favored by hummingbirds and make excellent cut flowers, both as budded stems and when in bloom.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia masoniorum plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia masoniorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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