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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (coppertip) bears showy and bright orange flowers during mid summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and medium orange in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (coppertip) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, annual, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (coppertip) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.