Description
Norwich – orange flowers
Crocosmia – Antholyza – Curtonus – Montbretia –
There are about 7 species of clump forming, cormous perennials, in this genus. They occur in grassland in South Africa. They produce erect, linear-lance shaped, bayonet shaped leaves are mostly ribbed or sometimes pleated, mainly mid green, sometimes pale green or brownish green, usually 24-36″ long. They are grown for their funnel shaped, brightly colored flowers, borne in mid and late summer atop of often branched spikes on wiry stems. Grow at the edge of a shrub border or in clumps in herbaceous border. They make excellent cut flowers.
Plant 3-4″ deep in spring, in moderately fertile, humus rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring to maintain vigor
Zones 6-9
