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    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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