Crocosmia pottsii

crocosmia, montbretia, coppertip or falling stars

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	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The "bulb, corm or tuber" Crocosmia pottsii (crocosmia) produces showy and medium red blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour.