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Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

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Overview

Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red, trumpet-shaped blooms atop slender, arching stalks, adding vibrant splashes to landscapes. This perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread of 1-2 feet. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Blooms midsummer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators—ideal for borders or cut flowers. Hardy and moderately drought-resistant once established. Plant 6-8 inches apart for a dramatic effect.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–9Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red; this perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red; this perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — <br><br>For maintenance, after the first frost, the foliage can be cut back to ground level
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — trumpet-shaped blooms atop slender; this herbaceous perennial unfolds from sword-shaped
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Plant 6-8 inches apart for a dramatic effect; it's important to ensure the soil does not become waterlogged in
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Plant 6-8 inches apart for a dramatic effect
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — bulb / perennial for full or half
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — red flowers in the garden
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — creating an eye-catching display from late June through August
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — mixed beds or as a dramatic backdrop to lower-growing perennials and grasses
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Division of crowded clumps every 3 to 4 years in early spring will maintain vigor and ensure a continuous
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — allowing the client to bring a piece of their garden's splendor indoors
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — This perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread of 1-2 feet; mixed beds or as a dramatic
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — trumpet-shaped blooms atop slender
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — they should water the Crocosmia regularly during the growing season to maintain moderate soil moisture
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — This herbaceous perennial unfolds from sword-shaped
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Hardy and moderately drought-resistant once established; tubular flowers of Crocosmia 'Lucifer' are arranged on
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — bulb / perennial with red blooms
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — especially during dry spells.<br><br>For landscape design
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — branched spikes that flutter above the foliage like flames
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — tubular flowers of Crocosmia 'Lucifer' are arranged on arching
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Blooms midsummer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators‚Äîideal for borders or cut flowers, image 39
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — adding vibrant splashes to landscapes
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — adding an element of liveliness to the area.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9
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