Crocosmia masoniorum is also known as montbretia. It is a bulbous plant that belongs to a genus with 8 species and that is native to South Africa. It has lanceolate and stiff decidious leaves, and can grow up to about 3 ft (90 cm) tall. The flowers are orange with yellow and orange-red traces.
This plant can be successfully included in herbaceous borders which will be especially attractive in summer. Moreover, it is very frost hardy, as the bulbs will withstand cold temperatures down to -10°F/-15°F (about -25°C). It can thus be grown in USDA zones 6a and warmer, and can even be tried in zones 5b.
Leaves are lanceolate, stiff and decidious. They are 2-3 in (60-90 cm) long, and about 1-2 in (2.5-5cm) wide.
Flowers appear in summer. They are orange, with orange-red and yellow traces. The inflorescence stem bears small 1 in flowers, and tends to form an arc.
Crocosmia masoniorum requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil Croscomias can thrive in a relatively large range of soils, provided they are not waterlogged in winter.
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Category - bulbous
Dimensions
Height 0.90 m
Width 0.60 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -25.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Color(s) : orange
Propagation - other, seeds
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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