Crocosmia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Genus: Crocosmia
Cultivar: 'Lucifer'
Category: Bulbs, Corms & Tubers
Height: 1.30 m (130 cm)
Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm)
Form: Cormous perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Moderately nutritious, moist but well drained
Although Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is often classified as a herbaceous perennial it should actually be classed as a cormous perennial because it grows from small, underground swollen stem called a corm. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ has mid-green, upright sword-shaped leaves. Bright red flowers are produced during mid-summer on arching stems. The flowers are good for cutting.

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