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Crocosmia 'A. E. Amos'

Crocosmiax crocosmiiflora

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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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Species
x crocosmiiflora (kroh-koz-mee-eye-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Montbretia x crocosmiiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Market Rasen,

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Mr_Crocosmia
(Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

X Crocosmiiflora
1926, Fitt. Beautiful, deep Fiery Orange flowers shaded Gold. Good branching Habit. H. 1.1m.

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