Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'
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Attributes
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 4-24.
USDA zones: 6-9, possibly perennial in zone 5 in protected areas.
Mature size:
Height: 24-32 inches (60-80 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer.
Flowering attributes:
Dark orange flowers with a red throat are arranged in two rows along a stalk that normally bends horizontally when in full bloom.
Leaf attributes:
Clear green, strap-like leaves.
Rainy Side Notes
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' has a beautiful flower with markings that remind me of daylilies. Of the many "crocs" to choose from, this one is one of the choicer hybrids.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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