Crocosmia Lucifer

Montbretia

Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ (Montbretia)

Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is a bold, clump-forming perennial prized for its arching spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers and upright, sword-like foliage that adds strong vertical interest to summer gardens.


Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 3–4 ft

Form: Upright, clump-forming perennial
Foliage / Thorns / Fruit:
Narrow, sword-like green leaves forming dense clumps; no thorns; no ornamental fruit

Blooms:
Brilliant scarlet-red tubular flowers on arching stems in mid to late summer

Fall/Winter Interest:
Seedheads and upright foliage structure

USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates brief dry periods


🌸 Landscape Uses
Perennial borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, cut flowers, accent plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Hummingbirds, pollinators
Tolerances: Heat, moderate drought

Plant type

Perennial

Height

3-4'

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No