(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)

The fiery flowers of this upright herbaceous perennial set the garden aglow during summer's dog days. 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.

From mid to late summer, 'Mistral' bears arching wands of upfacing orange-red flowers. Resembling miniature daylilies, the six-lobed, long-tubed blooms cluster along thigh-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves. The...

(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....

(Bright Eyes Crocosmia, Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Selected for its relatively compact habit and large, bright, somewhat up-facing flowers, this recently introduced herbaceous perennial is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia. Bright Eyes bears arching wands of glowing tangerine flowers with red eyes. The six-lobed blooms, which resemble miniature daylilies, rise on upright knee-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves in mid and late summer. The sterile flowers do not set seed. The plants grow from corms...

(Crocosmia, Montbretia, Walberton Yellow Montbretia)

Selected for its relatively compact habit and large, bright, somewhat up-facing flowers, this recently introduced herbaceous perennial is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia. Walberton Yellow bears arching wands of golden-yellow flowers from mid- to late summer. The six-lobed blooms, which resemble miniature daylilies, rise on upright knee-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves. The plants grow from corms which spread moderately by underground stolons....

(Crocosmia, Little Redhead Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Selected for its relatively compact habit and large, bright, somewhat up-facing flowers, this recently introduced herbaceous perennial is one of many garden hybrids of the South African genus Crocosmia. Little Redhead bears arching wands of glowing orange-red flowers from mid- to late summer. The six-lobed blooms, which resemble miniature daylilies, rise on upright knee- to thigh-high stems above pleated, erect, iris-like leaves. The sterile flowers do not set seed. The plants grow from...

(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...

(Babylon Montbretia, Crocosmia, Montbretia)

In summer, Babylon montbretia has spreading clumps of sword-like leaves which give rise to tall, slender, arching spikes of tubular red-orange flowers. The open flowers have a star-like appearance. It is an herbaceous perennial that rises from a bulb-like corm.

Montbretia is striking in the sunny border when grown in fertile, well-drained soil. In colder climates, mulching will improve its winter hardiness, or its corms can be lifted and stored. Montbretia attracts bees and butterflies and is...

(Carmin Brilliant Montbretia, Crocosmia, Montbretia)

Herbaceous perennials native to South Africa, montbretias are best known in gardens by Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora hybrids such as 'Carmin Brilliant'. In summer, its spreading clumps of sword-like leaves give rise to tall, slender, arching spikes of dazzling orange-red tubular flowers. It is one of many crocosmia cultivars introduced in the early 20th century.

'Carmin Brilliant' is striking in the sunny border when grown in fertile, well-drained soil. In colder climates, mulching will improve...