Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet' plant details

Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scarlet-red flowers bloom dramatically atop tall stems and pleated, green, lance-shaped foliage. Clumping. Popular with hummingbirds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Has brilliant red flowers with an orange an orange tint. It is a show stopper in July-August.

By: Gossler Farms

We believe Rhett, this Crocosmia is no lady. Really, are you looking for some refined creature when you buy a Crocosmia? I think not - it's hussies, hotties, tramps and trollops that get's it done in the garden. This has big heads of bright red flowers more flared than Lucifer.