Botanical Latin: Crocosmia
Karen Crocosmia (kro CAWS a) from the Greek words krokos meaning saffron and osme meaning smell. The dried flowers of the plant have a strong saffron smell when placed in water.…
Plant Combination: Milky Bellflower (Campanula lactiflora var. coerulea) and Montbretia (Crocosmia) ‘Lucifer’
This tall combination makes a striking focal point in the back of the border during the summer. The violet blue of milky bellflower complements the scarlet red of ‘Lucifer’. The…