Plants in genus crocosmia
Crocosmia 'Walcroy'
Crocosmia 'Walcroy' is a striking plant with 2-foot tall flowering stalks that bear golden flowers with recurved petals. Its sword-like green foliage adds a dramatic touch to garden landscapes. This plant is a magnet for hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. It thrives in sunny locations and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The plant's vibrant flowers and attractive foliage make it a standout in summer gardens.
Crocosmia 'Jenny Bloom'
Crocosmia 'Jenny Bloom' is a sturdy, weather-tolerant plant with flat, green, gladiolus-like leaves. It grows 30-inch tall spikes of orange buds that open to golden-yellow flowers. This plant is not overly invasive and is suitable for sunny gardens.
Crocosmia 'Princess'
Crocosmia 'Princess' is a hybrid plant developed by Jack Van Dyke in 1969, known for its large, vibrant flowers. The blooms feature a yellow center with fire red borders and purple red spots, appearing on tall spikes in mid-summer. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, offering a bold display of color.
Crocosmia 'Emily Mackenzie'
Crocosmia 'Emily Mackenzie' is a spectacular plant known for its enormous orange flowers with a red center. Developed by Charles Cresson, this hybrid is a striking addition to gardens, offering vibrant color and unique floral structure.
Crocosmia 'Norwich'
Crocosmia 'Norwich' is a perennial with canary yellow flowers that bloom in mid-July. It is less obtrusive than its orange-red counterparts and spreads to form large clumps, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Crocosmia 'Constance'
Crocosmia 'Constance' is a small bulbous plant with gladiolus-like leaves and yellow flowers accented with red in mid-summer. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and is known for its ability to multiply underground, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Crocosmia 'Solfaterre'
Crocosmia 'Solfaterre' is a perennial with chocolate brown, iris-like foliage and apricot-yellow flowers in early summer. It attracts hummingbirds and has received the Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding qualities.
Crocosmia 'Kathleen'
Crocosmia 'Kathleen' is a striking plant with sword-like green leaves and large apricot flowers featuring a primrose yellow center blotch. The reverse of each petal is adorned with maroon spots. This plant won the Award of Merit in 1926 and is a beautiful addition to any garden.
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East'
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East' is a 1912 hybrid known for its brilliant orange flowers with creamy centers and maroon brushes. This plant grows up to 32 inches tall, with flowers opening from the bottom to the top of the stalk in midsummer. It is a hummingbird favorite, adding vibrant color and wildlife interest to gardens. With its slow spreading habit, it is a striking choice for those seeking a bold and colorful addition to their landscape.
Crocosmia 'Venus'
Crocosmia 'Venus' is known for its peach and yellow flowers on shorter stalks, reaching up to 20 inches. This plant blooms in early spring and is a vibrant addition to any garden.
Crocosmia 'Walrhead'
Crocosmia 'Walrhead' is a sterile dwarf variety with 20-inch stalks and soft, green, sword-like leaves. It produces brilliant red-orange flowers from July to September, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny garden spots, adding vibrant color and wildlife interest.
Crocosmia 'Emily Mckenzie'
Crocosmia 'Emily Mckenzie' is a clump-forming plant with red-striped orange petals and brilliant yellow eyes. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is native to South Africa.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is a perennial known for its scarlet red tubular flowers that bloom from mid to late summer through fall. It features bright green sword-shaped leaves and is low maintenance, hardy to the elements. This plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soils, tolerating hot summer temperatures. It attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds.
Crocosmia 'George Davidson'
Crocosmia 'George Davidson' is a prolific flowering perennial with bright yellow blooms and dark-green sword-shaped foliage. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, is deer and rabbit resistant, and thrives in full sun to part shade with low moisture needs once established.