Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt this variety

this variety

peregrina has fern-like leaves that also smell sweetly of fern

and silver beneath: with the pale bloom

long-spurred

comes this superb species with large long-spurred pure white flowers against shield-shaped

Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt this varietySpikes of summer blooming, wide open, pale to bright orange red flowers branch off upright stems reaching 3' tall. They prefer part shade and moisture similar to their natural habitat: the stream banks, wooded clefts, and forest edges of South Africa. The flowers are useful for yellow dye, stains, or inks, and have been used as a cheaper saffron substitute in foods. The orange fruits with black seeds are great in dried arrangements. Clumping. Minimum