His Majesty montbretia
Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark orange with yellow center
Notes
'His Majesty' montbretia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty') is a perennial with dark orange flowers and a yellow center. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It blooms in mid to late summer. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The plant is drought tolerant and grows 30 to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Mountain mint, and Queen of Night tulip.