Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24'
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber' plant details

Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer bronze and orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and orange blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright stalks of bronzy-orange yellow-eyed stars brighten any fall garden and any hummingbird or butterfly?s life!, they are also wonderful in fresh or dried arrangements; slowly spreading 2' tall clumps. S/M/GDr PPAF

By: Forestfarm

A fast growing, clumping form that has mid green linear-lance shaped leaves and boasts burnt orange-bronze funnel shaped flowers. Popular with hummingbirds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

With henna-imbued green sword-shaped blades and richly tinted burnt reddish umber blooms, this floriferous Crocosmia celebrates salsa-style colors. The narrow-leafed elegantly arching clump gives way to dark mahogany buds and lavish quantities of starry, open-faced yellow-eyed flowers. Locate near companions such as Kniphofia 'Wol's Red Seedling' and Geum 'Blazing Sunset' and enjoy the sizzle.