Montbretia
Crocosmia masonorum x paniculatus 'Lucifer'
Pickup currently unavailable at Aiken Nursery
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is a vigorous, corm-forming perennial and one of the best summer plants for the southern garden, multiplying steadily in good, moist, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. Tall, arching spikes of brilliant red-orange, flame-colored flowers rise over the clump through early to midsummer, held above fans of pleated, sword-like green leaves.
The flowers are magnets for hummingbirds and make superb, long-lasting cut stems for the vase. This South African montbretia has been extensively hybridized, and 'Lucifer' is the most famous of all the selections; some growers suggest our stock may not be the true 'Lucifer', but we have found the plant to be a first-rate garden performer whatever the label.
Site 'Lucifer' at the middle or back of a sunny border, in a hot-color scheme, or in a bold drift where the flame spikes can be watched for hummingbirds, and pair with salvias, cannas, grasses, and other strong summer companions. The clump dies back after frost and returns reliably from the corms; mulch in the coldest zones.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 5–9
- Sun
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 2–4 Feet · Spread 8–10 Inches
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Seasonality
- Dies back, depends on zone
Flame red-orange, arching spikes, early to midsummer
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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