Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pottsii
ID:
789168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) N.E.Br.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 20: 264 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788501



Common Names

  • Montbretia
  • Falling Stars
  • Copper Lilies


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Description

Crocosmia pottsii (also called Potts' Crocosmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and orange-red flowers with six petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocosmia pottsii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is attractive to bees and butterflies. The plant has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocosmia pottsii is a bright orange-red color with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocosmia pottsii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The corms should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. They should be kept moist until established. Crocosmia pottsii can also be grown from seed, but it may take several years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Crocosmia pottsii

Crocosmia pottsii is native to South Africa.

Crocosmia pottsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocosmia pottsii?

Crocosmia pottsii

What type of plant is Crocosmia pottsii?

A perennial flowering plant

Where is Crocosmia pottsii native to?

Southern Africa

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327114: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.