‘Lucifer’ Montbretia – Crocosmia Sast

Celebrate summer with the bold blooms of ‘Lucifer’ crocosmia! Don’t let its devilish name fool you – this plant is pure heaven for gardeners and hummingbirds, with its proliferation of bright red blooms on statuesque stems in summer. They emerge from handsome fans of iris-like foliage and bloom for weeks. These sun-loving perennials attract lots of hummingbirds and bring a color to the garden that few other plants can match. 

When happy – planted in full sun and given average moisture – ‘Lucifer’ crocosmia (some people prefer to call it montbretia, pronounced mont-bree-sha) will spread to make a nice patch – enough for a truly stunning display, or dig some up to plant elsewhere or share with friends. It’s a great introduction to gardening for butterflies and hummingbirds!

Vital details:

Size: 36-42″ tall and 12-18″ wide

Light: full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Water: Average soil & moisture

Hardiness: USDA zone 5-9 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator value: attracts butterflies, attracts hummingbirds.

Notable features: long blooming, sun loving, attracts hummingbirds & butterflies, cut flower.

Pot size: one quart

Plant name: Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’