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hummingbird and butterfly attractor, Crocosmia
'Norwich Canary' or Crocosmia or Lady Wilson or Montbretia
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Crocosmia 'Norwich Canary'
(Crocosmia, Lady Wilson, Montbretia) |
Origin: Southern Africa
Family:
Iridaceae
Light: Full sun/ light shade
Height: Up to 3'
Spread: 1'
Blooms:
Funnel-shaped, bright canary-yellow on arching spikes,
mid-Summer-Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous, mid-green, long, slender, sword-like, pleated
Soil: Well-drained, rich, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Osmocote slow release 14-14-14 monthly
Uses: Borders, mass planting, containers, cut flower arrangements arrangements
Propagation: Seeds, corms or offset divisions (in Spring)
Caution: This plant is invasive
Comments: Crocosmia
'Norwich Canary'
or Crocosmia or
Lady Wilson or
Montbretia is one of
the most popular crocosmia. In mid-Summer, Crocosmia
'Norwich Canary' produces
gorgeous canary-yellow blossoms on arching spikes. This is a
low-maintenance herbaceous perennial plant with a fast spreading
habit, forming clumps. In time it will soon form colonies. When
grown in masses in borders they look really dramatic at bloom time attracting many butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Crocosmia
'Norwich Canary'
needs protection from frost. Montbretia plants are easily
propagated from seeds or corms. Divide plants in Spring every few years
or when they get
overcrowded. For colder
areas, Crocosmia
'Norwich Canary'
corms can be lifted and stored in a cool dry place for the winter. Interesting to note that the words 'crocosmia' came from the Greek word
'krokos' meaning 'saffron' and 'osme' meaning 'smell' from the saffron
scent emitted by the dried flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
