Cape saffron
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Chile, Nepal, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Montbretia, Vrtna krokozmija
Synonyms
Crocosmia aurea x Crocosmia pottsii;