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A. Flowering Characteristics
Crocosmia flowers in mid-summer (July) for 3-4
weeks. Plants are 35-40 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: South Africa
2. Common names: Coppertip, Falling Stars
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated Corm
4. Hardiness type: Semi-Hardy - Injured at temperatures
below 28 degrees F (-2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by cormlets
and requires a warm (60 to 75F) - cool (35 to
45F) - warm (60 to 75F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, borders, and fresh cut
flowers.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 6/up cm, in circumference.
2. Planting density: 2 inches apart, 20 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of corm.
4. Planting time: Spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 6 to 7 with mulch, 8 to 10 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but keep moist
during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: None Found
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Digitalis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.),
Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta
daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia,
Salvia, Verbascum (white cvs.), Rhododendron spp.
(deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis,
Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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