Crocosmia paniculata x pottsii

Description

Crocosmia paniculata x pottsii has erect, sword-shaped leaves and branched spikes of showy, funnel-shaped flowers.  It is very typical of many members of the Montbretia family, so great care is needed with identification.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good photographs of the flowers and leaves are required and a specimen may be requested.

Habitat

Most VC55 records are probably from discarded garden plants and subsequent vegetative spread. They may occur in various places such as waste ground, roadside verges or woodland edge, but often close to habitation.

When to see it

Flowers July to September.

Life History

Cormous perennial.

UK Status

Little recorded in the wild in Britain.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in the wild in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
flowering plant
Kingdom:
Plantae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Iridaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
0

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