Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt rivularis prefers enough water (but

rivularis prefers enough water (but not boggy) and rich soil

but I still like them because sometimes the darkest red ones can be very sweet and jam-like)

5-inch wide flower

Curious and charming greenish-yellow

Mature size: 16 in T x spreading

Crocosmia aurea, Crocosmia Size:.67 qt rivularis prefers enough water (butSpikes 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