Description
Crocosmia masionorum (Iridaceae) swan crocosmia. The plants grow up to 0.8m high with stiff leaves that are pleated and lance shaped. The stem is inclined with the flowering spike held horizontally so that the dense inflorescence is presented in a showy arc. The bright orange flowers appear in mid summer. Date of harvest : December 2010. Locality : Encobo. Sowing : Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium