Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Emily Mckenzie

Glowing in the late summer garden, Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' features clumps of erect, mid-green, sword-shaped leaves and gracefully arching sprays of star-like, bright orange flowers adorned with crimson throats. Blooming profusely from midsummer through early fall, this showy South African native is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.

• Great perennial for the late season garden as it provides weeks of vibrant colors when many other perennials are starting to fade.
• Resembling the foliage of sword-lilies, Crocosmia's narrow, bladed leaves also provide interesting vertical accents in the borders.
• Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-70 cm) with a spread of 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) and begins to produce its lovely blossoms in the summer.
• Excellent border plant providing color and contrast to the perennial border. It looks spectacular in front of green conifers, among dark leaved dahlias and cannas or next to blue-flowering plants such as Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile), Aconitum (Monkshood) or Echinops (Globe Thistle). Should be planted in clumps of 12 or more.
• May be grown in containers – make sure you select a large pot with drainage holes.
• Makes wonderful cut flowers and will last up to 2 weeks in a vase.
• Easily grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in full sun or partial shade where it will multiply rapidly and readily.
• Tolerant of summer heat and humidity, it is also drought tolerant (once established), salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant.