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Also Known As

Crocosmia 'Solfaterre'
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'
Solfaterre Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 9"-18"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Crocosmia 'Solfatare' plant details

Crocosmia 'Solfatare' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Solfatare'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate
Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Solfatare'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chocolate foliage on 2' plants. The iris like foliage makes a nice foil for the yellow flowers. We like to grow C. 'Solfatare' with Geranium 'Rozannie'.

By: Gossler Farms

Refreshing flurries of soft yellow blooms are complemented by olive green foliage. Late blooming and always a sellout; performs well here with partial shade to our surprise. Long-lasting in a vase, and once cut, may rebloom. 2' tall and clumping. Minimum temperature: 0?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This selection will make your mouth water with smoky bronze foliage, butter yellow flowers, and dark chocolate calyxes. The strong upright leaves add a linear dimension to the border, and contrast beautifully with finer textured plants such as Salvia reptans.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Butter yellow and apricot blossoms are held in sprays on 18-24" stems above bronze tinted foliage. In colder climates, lift the corms at the end of the summer as they multiply quite readily and store in a cool dry spot. In areas without reliable snow cover, a good thick layer of a protective winter mulch will help prevent the soil from freezing too deep to harm the corms.

By: Avant Gardens

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Photo of Crocosmia 'Solfatare' flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Solfatare' plant

How to Grow Crocosmia 'Solfatare'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant