I like to say

Crocosmia

Crocosmia

I like to say crocosmia. 

I like the hesitant CRO cut short by the hard, fast accent of the CO which slow motion arcs and falls down into the slick twist of the SMI and ends in soft AH.

I just learned this word. My mouth is still delighted in forming it.

At a garden store I saw a deep row of bright redredred flowers. Little flames shooting out of long, sharp, leaves.

Crocosmia Lucifer it's called.

Lucifer. His little red tongue.

Crocosmia Lucifer rolls and hisses around your mouth.

The word pops into my brain and I have to say it out loud. I feel compelled.

Crocosmia Lucifer. I will plant you.