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Crocosmia 'Limpopo'

Also Known As

  • Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 34"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Crocosmia 'Limpopo' plant details

Crocosmia 'Limpopo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer coral and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Limpopo'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 34 IN tall
Flowers: coral and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Limpopo'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Relatively new on the scene, 'Limpopo' embellishes any late summer vignette when its tight clusters of wide-open, pretty coral-hued flowers with sunlit yellow throats unfurl. Pointed, green foliar blades form a dashing upright clump that offsets the uniquely colored blooms and their arching bronze-toned stems.

Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Limpopo' plant

How to Grow Crocosmia 'Limpopo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • coral
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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