Botanical name | Crocosmia masonorum |
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Plant Care | ![]() Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February March April May June Arching, swan-like stems with bright sprays of many small orange flowers rise from clumps of grass-like leaves. |
Common name(s) | Montbretia, golden swans |
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Foliage | This plant has clumps of grass-like leaves. |
Crocosmia masonorum (Montbretia, golden swans)
- Botanical name: Crocosmia masonorum
- Common name(s): Montbretia, golden swans
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Arching, swan-like stems with bright sprays of many small orange flowers rise from clumps of grass-like leaves. These graceful plants are an asset to a shady garden. C. aurea (Falling stars), a beautiful species with shiny orange flowers, does well in sun or semi-shade.
Family: Iradaceae
Synonym: Crocosmia pottsii x paniculata
Botanical Pronunciation: kroh-KOZ-mee-uh
Crocosmia masonorum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April May June Arching, swan-like stems with bright sprays of many small orange flowers rise from clumps of grass-like leaves.
This plant has clumps of grass-like leaves.