I have a collection of crocosmia hybrids which have leaves that are about knee-high and stand up nicely. I also have C. masonorum and Lucifer, both of which cause problems. The leaves are as tall as I am, and if they were growing in good soil instead of my sand, they would probably be even taller. They are also wide, bright green with prominent ribs. Very handsome, but a real problem, as they don't stand up at all. They lie over the ground, covering pathways and suffocating whatever is beneath,like my orange-leaved heuchera, which I uncovered today, leafless. It seems a shame to compost such healthy plants. Any suggestions for making them stand up? More sun? Corsets? -- Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada maritime zone 8 cool mediterranean climate (dry summer, rainy winter - 68 cm annually) sandy soil