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Iridaceae
Montbretia
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Passion and vibrancy.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Crocosmia
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- bulb
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, humus-rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Montbretia is a hybrid created in France in 1880 by crossing Crocosmia aurea and Crocosmia pottsii.
- It was named after French botanist Antoine Francois Ernest Coquebert de Montbret.
- In Ireland, montbretia has become so widespread it is considered an invasive species along roadsides and hedgerows.
- Hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the arching sprays of tubular flowers.
- The corms were historically used in traditional African medicine to treat skin conditions and fevers.
Color meanings
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enthusiasm
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warmth
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joy