Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt softly striped with purple inside

softly striped with purple inside

and silver beneath: with the pale bloom

tubular flowers bloom in soft shades of flamingo-orange and green

rivularis prefers enough water (but not boggy) and rich soil

Mature size: 4 ft T x 1-1

Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt softly striped with purple insideSpikes of summer blooming, wide open, pale to bright orange red flowers branch off upright stems reaching 3' tall. They prefer part shade and moisture similar to their natural habitat: the stream banks, wooded clefts, and forest edges of South Africa. The flowers are useful for yellow dye, stains, or inks, and have been used as a cheaper saffron substitute in foods. The orange fruits with black seeds are great in dried arrangements. Clumping. Minimum