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Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Orange flowers with yellow highlights
Foliage color: Green, sword-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to promote further blooming and cut back foliage in fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6-9
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Perennials

Crocosmia 'Fandango'

Fandango Montbretia

Crocosmia 'Fandango' is a vibrant perennial known for its eye-catching clusters of bright orange flowers with hints of yellow. Originally from South Africa, this cultivar brings a touch of tropical flair to gardens, thriving in sunny locations where its bold colors can truly shine. The arching, narrow leaves provide a lush green backdrop that beautifully complements the vivid blooms.

Blooming from midsummer to early fall, 'Fandango' produces elongated flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle

Design tip

Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.