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    • Photo of Crocosmia 'Babylon' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Crocosmia 'Babylon'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-28"
    • W: 12"-30"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Crocosmia 'Babylon' plant details

    Crocosmia 'Babylon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Babylon'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 28 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Babylon'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crocosmia 'Babylon' has deep reddish orange, tubular flowers on tall spikes up to 30 inches high with dark green linear, lance-shaped leaves. Clumping. Popular with hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This is a Crocosmia that it is easy to babble on about with its rich mango red flowers that flare widely open with petals thrown back in exultation displaying its dark eye whose mesmerizing qualities transport you as though through the Gate of God. And all gardeners are worthy of entrance.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Babylon' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Babylon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Crocosmia 'George Davison'

    aka Crocosmia 'George Davidson', Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'George Davison', Montbretia 'George Davison', George Davison Crocosmia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crocosmia 'George Davison' flower by Old House Gardens
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    Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587

    Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walrhead'

    aka Crocosmia 'Little Redhead', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Little Redhead', Little Redhead Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-20"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587 flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Crocosmia 'Solfatare'

    aka Crocosmia 'Solfaterre', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare', Solfaterre Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Solfatare' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Crocosmia 'Star of the East'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"-40"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Star of the East' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Crocosmia Walberton Yellow

    Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walcroy'

    aka Crocosmia 'Walberton Yellow', Montebretia 'Walberton Yellow', Walberton Yellow Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia Walberton Yellow flower by Karl Gercens III
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