Crocosmia 'Princess'

Crocosmia 'Princess' is a vibrant summer blooming perennial featuring arching stems of glowing orange red flowers above sword like foliage. Its bold color and upright habit bring strong movement and energy to sunny borders and pollinator gardens.

Height & Spread: 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soils

Watering Needs: Moderate

Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant

Native Status

Hybrid derived from South African species; not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

• Bright tubular flowers attract Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.

Bees

• Flowers attract pollinators throughout the bloom period.

Butterflies

• Supports nectar feeding butterflies during summer.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 - 24 in apart for clumping growth.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings.

Companion Plants

• Echinacea purpurea - Complements bloom timing and attracts similar pollinators.
• Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Adds bright yellow contrast to orange tones.
• Panicum virgatum - Provides vertical structure and movement.
• Salvia nemorosa - Adds contrasting spikes and extended bloom.