Does anyone recognize this plant?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Mudslide, Jul 28, 2005.

  1. Mudslide

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    I do not know where I got the seeds from and what part of the world this plant originated in. It was quite a surprise when it came up. The leaves resemble corn leaves. Thank you!
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I would say Crocosmia. It may have grown from a seed in your garden, but seems more likely that it grew from corms - maybe they were in the soil of something you planted.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The plant originates in South Africa, but is an invasive weed in many places. It is surprisingly hardy given its subtropical origins.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Might be common bigeneric hybrid 'Lucifer', rather than Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora. It's hard to say with this small of a view.
     
  5. Mudslide

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    Thank you, guys. Here's a different view.
     

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    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    Eric was right, it is Crocosmia, it is pretty easy to control, dead head them if your worried about it spreading, and dig up any bulb divisions if you don't want them. I put extra plant stuff I don't want in a bag with a label at the end of my driveway, they always disappear.
    Carol Ja
     
  7. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Not 'Lucifer' but still a nice red.
     
  8. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes I only meant Crocosmia. I included the link for its general information on the genus.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    I didn't look at the link until now, was referring to my suggestion of 'Lucifer' the second time as well. Bigeneric hybrids like 'Lucifer' are built differently than Montbretias, should be referred to as belonging to a hybrid genus rather than Crocosmia.
     

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