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Montbretia Crocosmia 'Firestarter'
Star-shaped golden-yellow flowers with orange-red edges and central stripe bloom in summer on clumps of sword-shaped foliage. Blooms mid-summer to early fall. Pair with Tickseed, Yarrow or Coneflower. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Tropical-looking flowers
Compact habit
Attractive sword-shaped leaves
Tender perennial in northern climates. Crocosmia form corms similar to gladiolus. They should be planted 3 per gallon, 2" below the soil. Grow in full sun. Where hardy, they produce large clumps of narrow, sword-like foliage with long, arching flowering stems. Spectacular when in bloom. Protect with additional mulch in northern climates. Blooms mid to late summer. Spectacular color when in bloom. Protect with additional mulch in northern climates. Pair with Tickseed, Yarrow or Coneflower.
Uses: cuttings, containers
Sun tolerant, Morning sun/afternoon shade
Prefers average soil
Height: 24" - 30" tall
Spread: 8" - 12"
Growability: easy
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Parrans stock a very large inventory of flowers, hanging baskets, containers and vegetables. However we cannot guarantee availability of specific plants. Shop early in the season for best selection.