Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Emily McKenzie Montbretia

Deciduous, Herbaceous Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Perennial

Gorgeous deep orange blossoms marked with maroon centers, grace this hummingbird magnet in late summer. It adds a touch of the exotic to the mixed border, but is very easy to grow and is hardier than many other Crocosmia.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Average, Low

Soil: Well-drained

Description

Size: 24 - 30 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Season: Jul, Aug, Sep, Summer, Fall


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Naturalize
Special Situations: Deer Resistant
Wildlife: Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer
Plant Behavior: Naturalizes

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Plant Combos