species 1,106 observations
Zigzag Montbretia
Crocosmia paniculata
Field notes
Crocosmia paniculata is a bulbous flowering plant that is native to eastern South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, growing in wet areas by streams, marshes, and drainages. Plants reach 4 to 5 ft (1.2–1.5 m) tall, with lanceolate leaves and deep orange to orange-brown flowers. It is a popular ornamental plant.
The plant has escaped cultivation and become established in the wild in parts of the United Kingdom.
The common name Aunt Eliza is derived from the former generic name Antholyza.
In Lesotho, where it is native, the plant is used by the indigenous Sotho people as an antidiarrhoeal remedy, administered not only to humans, but also to cattle so afflicted.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Bulb Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.