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    Crocosmia 'Challa'

    Also Known As

    • Crocosmia challa
    • Challa Montbretia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Crocosmia 'Challa' plant details

    Crocosmia 'Challa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Challa'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: clumping, cutting garden, purple stems

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Challa'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clumping, cormous perennial with vertical pointed mid green leaves…blooms late summer to fall on arching, branched purple stems - racemes of large funnel shaped dark orange red to brown red flowers with yellow throats attract hummers like magnets! Great cut flower. Sun, well drained soil, some summer water to support blooms. 24-36" flower stems on slowly expanding clumps.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Challa' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Challa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 6"-24"

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    Zones

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    Width: 12"-36"

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 36"-40"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
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