Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Prometheus'
Prometheus Montbretia
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Bright orange flowers with a trumpet shape
- Foliage color
- Green, linear, sword-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms and cut back foliage in fall to maintain appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 6-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
About this plant
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Prometheus' is a captivating perennial renowned for its vibrant, fiery orange flowers that create a dramatic display in any garden. This hybrid is well-suited for sunny spots, where its bright blossoms can fully express their color. The long, narrow leaves offer a lush green backdrop that enhances the visual impact of the vivid flowers.
Blooming from midsummer to early fall, 'Prometheus' produces arching spikes of tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing movement and life to the landscape. Its bold coloration and elegant form make it an excellent choice for borders, mixed plantings, or as a statement plant in perennial gardens, providing a lively focal point throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
