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    Crocosmia 'Jupiter'

    Also Known As

    • Jupiter Montbretia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

    Crocosmia 'Jupiter' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Jupiter'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Jupiter'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tall and showy, the soft tangerine-orange flowers of this 3-4' cultivar are are a lovely complement to its bright compatriots, or pleasant all by itself; will spread to some extent. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Jupiter' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Jupiter'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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