Nova Dragonfire montbretia
Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Nova Dragonfire'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
Attracts
Notes
'Nova Dragonfire' montbretia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Nova Dragonfire') is a bulb for small gardens, containers, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Deep red flowers open from early to late summer on stems up to two feet tall. Hummingbirds and bees visit the blooms. The compact clumps have dark green, lance-shaped leaves.
Pairs well with Snowdrop, Star of bethlehem, Gypsy rose, and Bindweed.