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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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