Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Crocosmia 'Nova Dragonfire'
Nova Dragonfire Montbretia
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 2 to 4 feet
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet
- Flower color
- Deep red to orange
- Foliage color
- Sword-like, dark green leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; cut back after blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
About this plant
Crocosmia 'Nova Dragonfire' is an eye-catching perennial known for its vivid, fiery red flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The arching flower spikes are adorned with trumpet-shaped blooms, which create a bold, dynamic display against the plant's sword-like green foliage. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, adding lively movement to the garden.
Native to South Africa, Crocosmia has been cultivated and hybridized for its vibrant colors and robust growth. 'Nova Dragonfire' was developed for its intense red blooms and dramatic form, making it a standout choice for garden borders, cottage gardens, or as a statement plant in mixed perennial beds. Its long-lasting blooms and unique shape add both color and structure to garden landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
