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, Part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No