(Scabrous Crinum Lily)

A bulbous perennial, the milk-and-wine lily has obscure origins. Many feel the plant is native to Africa, but it has yet to be found in a natural habitat anywhere on the continent. Initial botanical description of the species occurred from a garden specimen in Brazil. This crinum lily is notable for its large, six-petaled white flowers that have magenta-red stripes. Blooming happens through the warm months. The leaves are strap-shaped, wavy-edged and glossy. They emerge from the bulb in a tight bundle...

(Powell's Crinum Lily)

The hybrid cross between Crinum bulbispermum and C. moorei yields Powell's crinum lily, which blooms in shades of white to soft pink. A bulbous perennial, it tends to be among the most resilient of all crinums for gardens. This crinum lily is notable for its large six-petal, trumpet- to bell-shaped flowers that bloom during the warm months. The leaves are strap-shaped and glossy, evergreen in mildest climates. They emerge from the bulb in a tight bundle and form an arching fountain...

(Golden Spider Lily)

A visit to any Pacific Island resort often reveals hedgerows of golden spider lilies. A bulbous perennial, it is native to Melanesia. Don't let the yellow foliage trick you into thinking there's a nutritional deficiency! This crinum lily is also renowned for its large, six-petaled white flowers that resemble spiders. Blooming happens through the warm months. The leaves are strap-shaped and glossy, first emerging light green and then blushing progressively deeper yellow with exposure to light. Foliage...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

The dazzling bicolored flowers of this somewhat tender herbaceous perennial make a showy splash in the summer garden. Developed by the Irish plant breeder Kevin Pomeroy and introduced by the British firm Blooms of Bressingham, it is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia, which are collectively known as montbretias.

Irish Sunset™ bears arching wands of upfacing yellow flowers with red-orange reverses and eye markings. Resembling miniature daylilies, the six-lobed,...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Valued for its relatively compact habit and sunny flowers, this herbaceous perennial is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia. It bears slightly arching wands of flat-faced, golden-yellow flowers with paler centers from mid- to late summer. The six-lobed, long-tubed blooms, which resemble miniature daylilies, rise on knee-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves. The plants grow from corms which spread moderately by underground stolons.

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(Crocosmia, Lucifer Montbretia, Montbretia)

Lucifer montbretia is a beautiful member if the iris family that displays elegant, arching sprays of showy, scarlet red, tubular flowers in early to midsummer. It is a tall plant that bears neat clumps of long, sword-like leaves of bright green. All montbretias grow from corms, which can be dug up and stored overwinter where plants are marginally hardy, and grow best in sites with full to part sun and average, well drained soil. Lucifer's flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and will brighten any...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Truly brilliant when in bloom, this tall herbaceous perennial is also valued for its relative cold hardiness. It is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia, which are sometimes known as montbretias.

In summer, 'Mistral' bears arching wands of upfacing orange-red flowers. Resembling miniature daylilies, the six-lobed, long-tubed blooms cluster along waist-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves. The plants grow from corms which spread moderately by underground...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

A perfectly growing upright clump, the golden yellow flowers of 'Rowallane Yellow' brighten the summer perennial border magnificently. It is a hybrid made from herbaceous perennials native to southern Africa, bearing arching wands of flowers in mid- to late summer. The six-lobed blooms, which look like miniature daylilies, open on upright stems above pleated, erect, iris-like foliage that is about thigh-high. The plants grow from corms which spread moderately by underground stolons, horizontal...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

A fitting tribute to the god of fire, this herbaceous perennial bears glowing flowers on relatively compact plants. Developed by famed British plantsman Alan Bloom, it is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia, which are sometimes known as montbretias.

In summer, 'Vulcan' bears arching wands of upfacing, rich orange-red flowers. Resembling miniature daylilies, the six-lobed, long-tubed blooms cluster on knee-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves....

(Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Herbaceous perennials native to South Africa, crocosmias are best known in gardens by this variable and showy hybrid. In summer, its spreading clumps of sword-like leaves give rise to tall, slender, arching spikes of tubular orange, red or yellow flowers with six flaring lobes. Plants grow from bulb-like corms that spread by underground stolons. Numerous cultivars are available, including some dating back 100 years or more.

This plant is striking in the sunny border when grown in fertile, well-drained...