Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Crocosmia 'Buttercup'
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Crocosmia 'Buttercup' plant details
Crocosmia 'Buttercup' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Buttercup'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Buttercup'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Buttercup' plant
How to Grow Crocosmia 'Buttercup'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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