Lucifer Crocosmia
The Montbretia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia 'Lucifer', is one of the newest Crocosmi's on the market today.
Try it as cut flowers or as a border plant in your perennial garden and it is also a major attractor to butterflies.
Its bright, flame-red flowers stand out from the rest.
Lucifer' has a plant height of 36-42" and a plant spread of 30-36". It does need a well drained site and full sun, but will tolerate morning shade.
Being the hardiest members of its genus, the sword-shaped foliage adds to any landscape.
Lucifer' blooms in late summer to early fall, June through August.
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Ladybugs are found in the US, mostly in the western states of Nevada and California. These 1/2 inch long beetles feed on whiteflies, mealybugs, scales, and aphids. Keep ladybugs around by spraying a little sugar water on a few leaves.
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