Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Lucifer Crocosmia
Description
This plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red flowers in late spring and summer. It requires sun to part shade, with no summer watering. This plant performs excellent in containers.
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.