Star of the East
Crocosmia 'Star of the East'
Star of the East blooms from July through September.
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Growing Star of the East
Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 6–9. Expect it to reach about 2.6 ft tall and 12 in wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.
When to plant Star of the East
Star of the East is tender: plant it out after the last frost, once the soil has warmed. In the middle of its hardy zones 6 to 9 range that means April or May; where spring comes later, it goes out later. Expect flowers from July to September.
Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 7 in April.
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