Okavango montbretia
Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Okavango'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Orange
Attracts
Notes
'Okavango' montbretia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Okavango') is a bulb that grows 24 to 48 inches tall. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Large apricot-orange flowers open on arching stems from early to late summer. Hummingbirds are drawn to the blooms. The pleated green leaves form tall, spiked clumps.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Yellow iris, and Ruby rose.