Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Crocosmia Planchon [170]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Montbretia

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 7 species of clump-forming, cormous perennials from grassland in South Africa. Erect, linear-lance-shaped leaves are mostly ribbed or sometimes pleated, mainly mid-green, sometimes pale green or brownish green, usually 60-100cm (24-36in) long. They are grown for their funnel-shaped, brightly coloured flowers, borne from mid- to late summer in often branched spikes on wiry stems. Grow at the edge of a shrub border or in clumps in a herbaceous border. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in spring, just before growth starts.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be troublesome.

description_ja:

comment: S.Africa

comment_ja: ヒメヒオウギズイセン(モントブレチア＝montbretia)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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