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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

Crocosmia masoniorum, the giant montbretia, is a tall species of providing a much needed vertical accent in the summer garden. Plants can reach 4-5 feet high with upward facing, blazing orange flowers atop clumps of erect sword-shaped narrow blades. Architecturally elegant with its arching blooming stems from midsummer to fall. An excellent border plant that provides valuable contrast in the garden. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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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