crocosmia

crocosmia

Orange flowers bloom in summer.

Characteristics

A horticultural species of the Iridaceae family that blooms with fiery orange flowers.

The flowers are arranged in spikes with six petals (perianths). They have three stamens.

Picture of crocosmia

Ecology

It was a horticultural species, but some have become naturalized on roadsides, riverbeds, and parks. It has bulbs and spreads by extending underground stems. It blooms in summer.

Habitat

Roadside in Machida City

I took a photo of Himehiogizuisen blooming on the roadside on a summer morning. The vibrant flame-like colours of the flowers were striking.

Pictures

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Picture of crocosmia1|Fiery orange flowers.
Fiery orange flowers.
Picture of crocosmia2|Spikelets.
Spikelets.
Picture of crocosmia3|The flowers bloom on both sides.
The flowers bloom on both sides.
Picture of crocosmia4|Three stamens extend.
Three stamens extend.
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