Crocosmia * |
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Name from the Greek krokos, meaning saffron, and
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osme meaning smell, alluding to the saffron scent given off by the dried flowers when placed in water.
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These tender bulbs from South Africa look similar to Gladiolus, but belong to the Iris family.
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They grow 2 - 4 feet high, producing orange-yellow, orange with dark blotches or yellow and brick red colored flowers from July to October.
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The bulbs freely increase and the flowers can be used for cutting.
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Location on campus: |
Sequoia Commons |
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| * Information from http://www.botany.com/crocosmia.html and |
| from http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plantprofile_crocosmia.shtml |
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