crocosmia lucifer - GARDENING
I’ve fallen in love with some impressive summer-blooming plants given to me by my friend Peggy. They are Crocosmia “Lucifer,” sometimes called coppertips. Grown from corms, which are swollen, ...
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Seattle Times: Crocosmia is a magnet for hummingbirds — and humans — in your garden IT ISN’T SURPRISING that so many Crocosmia have diabolical names. These hardy iris relatives from South Africa are devilishly attractive perennials, featuring spiky leaves and brilliantly colored ... Crocosmia is a magnet for hummingbirds — and humans — in your garden South Africa is a long way away, but you don’t have to spend days on a plane to enjoy one of its finest flowers. Just plant some crocosmia in your own garden.
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An heirloom Southern passalong often seen ... KING5: Crocosmia, the colorful perennial with diabolical names - Gardening with Ciscoe SEATTLE — It isn't surprising that so many Crocosmia have diabolical names. These hardy iris relatives from South Africa are devilishly attractive perennials featuring spikey leaves and brilliantly ... Crocosmia, also commonly known as coppertips, is a perennial flower that grows tall pigment-rich blooms in the summer just when other spring bloomers are entering dormancy. Crocosmia grows best in somewhat drier climates with less humidity, full sun, and well-draining, slightly acidic soil.