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Crocosmia

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crocosmia (kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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frahnzone5

Bensenville, IL (Zone 5a) | December 2011 | positive

Grows well in zone 5a. Blooms a vibrant orange-red for a long period in mid-summer. Will take up a lot of real estate in the garden bed...Read More

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