Crocosmia
Solfatare will catch your eye for the gold-apricot flowers. And then
it will do it again for the smoky hued leaves. Crocosmia Solfatare
blooms in late Summer and into the Fall. Amongst the common
names Montbretia comes up, but it is used less than the genus name
Crocosmia. Crocosmia Solfatare will
bloom in sun or lightshade. It requires only a little additional water in
the driest gardens. With these Autumnal colors it fits
well in a garden with the turning leaves. Crocosmia Solfatare is hardy to
single digits. With a plant this easy there is often a caveat.
They are not so easy to get rid of if you change your mind. Lift
them soil and all to get all of the little bulblets left behind.
Crocosmia Lucifer will grow over 3 feet in height and will form an ever
growing clump. I cut Crocosmia Solfatare back to the ground as I am pruning roses.
High resolution images of
Crocosmia Solfatare are available.
