"fire lily" ???

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by OstaraGypsy, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. OstaraGypsy

    OstaraGypsy Active Member

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    McKinleyville, CA, U.S.A.
    Hi! can i have some help please with a real name for this very common weedy bulb that i call "fire lily"... it grows everywhere in big clumps here in coastal northern california. the gardener i used to work with i think called it "lobster claw" and told me the real name, but now i have forgotten. :)
    thanks !! this website is great!
    (having just read the "how to search internet for plants" posting and all the talk about common names... fire lily & lobster claw do not bring up what i am looking for with google! hahaha)
    ~erin
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

    Messages:
    3,511
    Likes Received:
    235
    Location:
    sw USA
    Looks like Crocosmia(montbretia).
     
  3. KarinL

    KarinL Well-Known Member 10 Years

    Messages:
    1,057
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Vancouver
    Fire Lily is a translation of the German common name - Feuerlilien.
     

Share This Page