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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Apricot |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Solfaterre', Hort.] |
| Parentage: (C. aurea x C. pottsii) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (Montbretia) - A distinct variety, because of its bronze foliage and apricot colored flowers. The strap-like leaves produced by from this bulb-like corm are held erect to 18 inches tall. The blooms slightly rise above the foliage and open in late summer. Plant in full sun along the coast and part shade inland. Once established, it requires little to no irrigation. Cold hardy to 0 -10°F. This interspecific hybrid of two South African species, Crocosmia aurea and C. pottsii was introduced by Victor Lemoin in 1886. We feel that this unusual and attractive plant is not appropriate for our mediterranean climate and have stopped growing this plant .
This information about Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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