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Iridaceae
Crocosmia 'Tall Pale Yellow'
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
Unknown - Tell us
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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Quite a rare, very Tall, pale Yellow flowered plant.
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Quite a rare, very Tall, pale Yellow flowered plant.