Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (V. Lem.) N.E. Br.
montbretia
Iridaceae (Iris family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

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© Gerry & Wendy Ansell     (Photo ID #71150)

Map

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Distribution of Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
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Species Information

General:
Perennial herb from corms, with a fibrous covering, often produced from rhizomes; flowering stems branched, 30-60 cm tall.
Leaves:
Basal leaves linear-lanceolate, 30-60 cm long, 1-2.5 cm wide, entire, the tips long-pointed, the midribs conspicuous; stem leaves lacking.
Flowers:
Inflorescence a panicle of spikes with numerous flowers, the spikes usually longer than the leaves; flowers funnel-shaped, yellow to red, the tubes usually curved, the lobes spreading, about equal; stamens free, exserted from the tubes.
Fruits:
Capsules; seeds 3-6.

Source:  The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

Illustration

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Habitat and Range

Waste places and forest edges in the lowland zone; rare garden escape on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland; introduced from South Africa.

Source:  The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

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