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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Crocosmia 'Nova Dragonfire'

Nova Dragonfire Montbretia

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid-summer to late summer

Find this plant

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.