Montbretia

Names

Scientific name
Crocosmia aurea
Common name
Montbretia

Measurements

Height
2 - 4 ft
Spread
12 - 24 in
Growth Rate
Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist but Well-drained
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5), Neutral (6.6 - 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 - 7.8)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf lifecycle
Deciduous
Foliage color
Medium Green
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Bright Orange
Seasons of interest
Summer
Propagation methods
Seeds, Division
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies

Toxicity

Toxic to humans
Yes
Toxic to dogs
Yes
Toxic to cats
Yes