| Common Name | Crocosmia |
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| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocosmia |
| species | x crocosmiiflora |
| Plant Series | Crocosmia TWILIGHT FAIRY™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green, Brown |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | TWILIGHT FAIRY™ 'Gold' has bronze-colored foliage like 'Solfatare', except shorter and the flowers are yellow orange rather than apricot yellow. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sunny banks, borders. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 14" / 16" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | -- |
Crocosmia TWILIGHT FAIRY™ ‘Gold’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Bright yellow-orange flowers bloom in profusion over many crowns of bronze foliage. The perfect addition to mixed containers, smaller garden, or for the front of the border in a larger garden. Easy to grow in full sun. Loved by hummingbirds.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 14″ / 16″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Keep evenly moist. |
| EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | Keep plants evenly moist, drying down can cause edge burn and even dormancy. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 10 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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