Buy Crocosmia 'Elizabethan Gardens'

Crocosmia is a small genus of perennial species in Iridaceae, the Iris family. They're primarily native to grasslands of the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. The name Crocosmia is derived from the Greek words krokos (saffron) and osme (smell), referring to the saffron-like scent when dried flowers are dipped in water. This particular Crocosmia has been perfectly hardy down to -12 degrees Fahrenheit with no snow cover. It seems to be sterile and has never set seeds, so there is no problem with aggressive seeding around. It's a clump forming plant and doesn't run all over the place. The deer and other varmints have never touched it and this Crocosmia makes an unusual, colorful and long lasting cut flower. Many new corms are set each year so it's a nice pass-along plant to share with friends. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? No bad habits!