crocosmia

[kruh-KOZ-mee-uh]

crocosmia Definition

a plant of the iris family, typically having sword-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers.

Using crocosmia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crocosmia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The crocosmia in the garden is blooming beautifully this year.

crocosmia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crocosmia

Phrases with crocosmia

  • a cultivar of crocosmia with bright red flowers

    Example

    The Lucifer crocosmia is a popular choice for adding color to gardens.

  • crocosmia aurea

    a species of crocosmia with yellow flowers

    Example

    Crocosmia aurea is native to South Africa.

  • crocosmia paniculata

    a species of crocosmia with orange-red flowers

    Example

    Crocosmia paniculata is commonly known as falling stars.

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Summary: crocosmia in Brief

'Crocosmia' [kruh-KOZ-mee-uh] is a type of plant in the iris family, characterized by its sword-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers. It is also known as 'montbretia.' Popular cultivars include 'Lucifer crocosmia,' which has bright red flowers, and 'crocosmia aurea,' which has yellow flowers.