| Common Name | Crocosmia |
|---|---|
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocosmia |
| species | -- |
| Plant Series | Crocosmia NOVA® Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Dense, incredibly heavy flowering creates a large landscape feature. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sunny banks, borders. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 40" / 40" / 40" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | -- |
Crocosmia NOVA® ‘Gold Dragon’
A majestic and powerful presence that breathes glowing hot color into any garden. This large and impressive Crocosmia creates a dramatic statement. Full and upright habit puts on a huge show of gilded golden blooms. Each flower stalk is an arching spray full of long lasting, bright shining star-like blooms. Long-lived, forms multiple crowns quickly. Great for mixed beds, sunny banks, borders.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 40″ / 40″ / 40″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Keep evenly moist. |
| EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | Keep plants evenly moist, drying down can cause edge burn and even dormancy. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 10 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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