Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in autumn as the plant begins to go dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Golden Montbretia · Montbretia
Crocosmia aurea, commonly known as Falling Stars, is a striking perennial herb with vibrant golden-orange, star-shaped flowers that arch gracefully on wiry stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but well-drained.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season; can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in autumn as the plant begins to go dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges. This helps prevent disease and improves air circulation.
Propagate by dividing established clumps in early spring or by sowing fresh seed. Division is the most common method, yielding new plants with similar characteristics to the parent. Sow seeds at a temperature of 15-20°C.
Repot established plants every 2-3 years, preferably in early spring, to refresh the soil and manage overcrowding. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid over-watering issues.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Falling Stars (Crocosmia aurea)
Where Falling Stars (Crocosmia aurea) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocosmia |
| Species | Crocosmia aurea |
Similar in genus Crocosmia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
