Coppertip or Falling Stars

Description:

Thin tall green leaves with thin stems and small orange flowers. This has grown as leaves only under the shade of a Cherry Tree in my yard, but never bloomed. Due to some opening in the canopy of the tree next to it, more light hits the leaves and they bloomed orange this early summer.

Habitat:

"The bright-red flowers of the crocosmia plant bloom for several weeks in the summer. The plants, native to South Africa, are members of the iris family. In Africa, they primarily grow in or near the forests. Hybrids of crocosmia produce yellow or orange flowers, offering a range suitable for many gardens. The plants attract wildlife, especially birds that eat its seeds. The flowers make a good fresh-cut bloom for bringing indoors to enjoy. Description Crocosmia, also known as Coppertip or Falling Stars, grows from 35 to 40 inches in height with a spread of about 6 inches. The plant produces brightly colored, funnel-shaped flowers that appear on spiked, arching stems and long, sword-shaped leaves resembling iris leaves. Crocosmia forms good-sized clumps and spreads easily on its own. Read more: What Is a Crocosmia Flower? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_7992531_crocosm...

Notes:

Thanks Ian...you're search does seem spot on. http://www.ehow.com/info_7992531_crocosm...