Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Ornamental Appeal
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Mid-summer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
45–90 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20–30 cm
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 inch
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Crocosmia be planted to create a fiery late-summer display?
Can Crocosmia be planted to create a fiery late-summer display?
Yes. Its vibrant orange-red flowers bloom from mid to late summer, adding bold color when many earlier flowers have finished blooming.
Do the flower spikes open from the bottom upward?
Do the flower spikes open from the bottom upward?
Yes. Individual flowers open gradually from the base toward the tip of the arching spike, extending the flowering display over time.
Can Crocosmia be paired with dahlias and ornamental grasses?
Can Crocosmia be paired with dahlias and ornamental grasses?
Yes. It combines well with dahlias, salvias, cannas, and ornamental grasses to create layered late-season garden borders.
Will mature plants form clumps over the years?
Will mature plants form clumps over the years?
Yes. Crocosmia develops from underground corms and gradually forms larger clumps that can be divided when they become crowded.
Do the sword-shaped leaves remain attractive before flowering?
Do the sword-shaped leaves remain attractive before flowering?
Yes. The upright, pleated green foliage provides texture and structure in the garden even before the flower spikes emerge.
Can Crocosmia produce decorative seed capsules after blooming?
Can Crocosmia produce decorative seed capsules after blooming?
Yes. After flowering, the plants develop small seed capsules that add seasonal interest before the seeds mature.