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| Identification |
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Genus
Crocosmia
Species
masoniorum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
montbretia
Family
IRIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11821
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p102;Xeri p285
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Front porch
Garden notes
Crocosmia masoniorum can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Montbretia needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are fertile. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Corm
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Crocosmia masoniorum can be propagated using its bulbs or with the plant's corms.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Crocosmia masoniorum is a perennial. Leaves: Montbretia has long floppy sword like leaves. Flowers: This plant has stiff stems producing long set of flower buds opening in succession from base to tip. The flowers are usually an orange color.
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