Up to 50 tubular, starry, warm, colorful blooms decorate gracefully arching stems, adding festive brightness to the mid to late summer garden when lots of other plants have finished their show. These pest resistant wonders, with sword-like foliage similar to gladiolus, blend in nicely and add linear accents to the perennial border. The flower arranger’s dream, long-lasting Crocosmia adds a special effect in flower arrangements. Happiest in full sun, crocosmias SOMETIMES WAIT UNTIL THE SECOND SEASON TO BLOOM; 5-10 per sq. ft.