Falling Stars (Crocosmia aurea)
Falling Stars (Crocosmia aurea) is a striking perennial with arching stems bearing bright orange to golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers in summer.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Moderate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Moderate
Care Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce in fall.
Well-drained
Moderate
Prefers average room temperatures or mild outdoor conditions. Protect from hard frost.
Outdoor
Moderate
Feed during growing season; cease in late summer/fall.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.6-1.0 m
Spread
0.1-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Dormant in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Basal
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyIridaceae
- genusCrocosmia
- speciesCrocosmia aurea
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Non-toxic