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twomoons
Concrete, WA
(Zone 7b)

August 09, 2009
02:09 PM

Post #6926556

I love this plant, want to know how to transplant some of it to another spot, etc...

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NHLady
Exeter, NH
(Zone 5a)

August 10, 2009
06:27 AM

Post #6929263

The photo is dark, but a quick guess from what I can see is that it's crocosmia Monbretia. It's worth googling anyway.
Paula F.
CassysCorner
Salem, OR
(Zone 8a)

August 11, 2009
01:04 AM

Post #6933359

I'd agree... crocosmia is what it looks like. It's super easy to transplant. Just dig it up and plop it in a new place, when it's done flowering. If it's still hot and dry out, just make sure it gets enough water. I think it prefers sun, and well-drained soil, and needs water first couple of years. Once it's established I don't think it needs to be watered a bunch. My transplants took a couple of years to flower. The ones doing the best are in full sun and near the drip hose. Other people I know have them in dry areas of the yard though.

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