Plant name: Gladiolus murielae
Other names: Abyssinian gladiolus
Category: Perennial
Plant family: Iridaceae
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Loam, chalk, sand; acid, alkaline, neutral; well-drained
Flowering/fruiting month: June-August
Size:
- 0.5-1 metres height
- 0-0.1 metres spread
Description:
G. murielea is a perennial to 1 m, with long grassy leaves and erect stems each bearing several fragrant, hooded white flowers 5 cm in width, carried on arching, slender tubes and prominently blotched purple in throat.
Care:
No pruning required. Although they make great cut flowers!
Current Appearance: Starting to sprout