Crocosmia 'Babylon' (Montbretia)

Family: Iridaceae
Zone: 6 - 10
Natural Range: Hybrid
Soil: Average, humus rich
Light: Sun
Height: 30"
Bloom Time: August to September
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, bees
Pest Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, clumping. Tall spikes of re-curved, star-like deep reddish orange flowers with dark center. Larger flowers than typical.
Notes: Thrives in the hot sunny herbaceous border.