Crocosmia
Crocosmiax crocosmiiflora 'Vesuvius'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crocosmia (kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)
Species: x crocosmiiflora (kroh-koz-mee-eye-FLOR-uh)
Cultivar: Vesuvius
Hybridized by Krelage 1894

Synonym:Montbretia x crocosmiiflora

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

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)

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting