Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Walberton Yellow'

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Key characteristics

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 2-2.5 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Flower color: Orange-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers
Foliage color: Green, narrow, sword-shaped leaves
Bloom time: July to August
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium; remove faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown with mulch for frost protection
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Walberton Yellow'

Walberton Yellow Montbretia

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Walberton Yellow' is a perennial known for its exotic-looking, bright orange-yellow flowers that stand tightly together in rows on wiry, gracefully arched stems during the summer months. These tubular blooms are not only visually appealing but also attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding lively movement and energy to the garden.

The plant features sword-shaped, narrow, ribbed green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to its vibrant flowers.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Medium

Bloom time

July to August

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras

Design tip

Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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