1 / 5

Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 3-4 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Flower color: Fiery scarlet-red, tubular flowers arranged in rows on gracefully arching stems
Foliage color: Sword-like green leaves
Bloom time: Mid to late summer, blooming for 5-8 weeks
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low; remove faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown with mulch for frost protection
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer'

Lucifer Montbretia

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' produces bold, arching stems lined with brilliant red, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom from midsummer into early fall. The vibrant blossoms rise above sword-like green foliage, adding a dramatic flair to garden borders and beds. Originating from hybridization efforts in the mid-20th century, 'Lucifer' was bred for its intense color and reliable performance.

The fiery red flowers are a magnet for pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing movement and life to the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Medium

Bloom time

Mid to late summer, blooming for 5-8 weeks

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)