Crocosmia sp.
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Family: Iridaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Crocosmia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Iridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chasmanthe: Crocosmia's flower spikes arch gracefully; Chasmanthe has rigidly upright spikes.; vs Watsonia: Crocosmia has arching spikes with equal lobes; Watsonia has upright spikes with flowers in two strict rows.; vs Tecomaria: Crocosmia has iris-like sword leaves; Tecomaria has compound pinnate leaves and trumpet flowers.; vs Iris: Crocosmia has arching spikes of tubular flowers; Iris has large flowers with broad petal-like style branches.; vs Hemerocallis: Crocosmia has arching spikes and narrow leaves; Hemerocallis has strap-like leaves and lily-like flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crocosmia sp. native to California?
No. Crocosmia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Crocosmia sp. belong to?
Crocosmia sp. is in the Iridaceae family, genus Crocosmia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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