Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Pots/Garden (overwinter indoors)
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Gladiolus tristis
Family: (Iridaceae)
Tender bulb to 2′. Marsh Afrikaner. South Africa. This elegant species is a star performer in our conservatory’s spring display. Each slender stem holds up to 6 creamy-white to pale yellow, 3″ tubular, bell-shaped flowers that produce a delicious, sweet fragrance at night. The dark green foliage is narrowly cylindrical and almost rush-like. Grow this summer-dormant bulb on a cool windowsill in well-drained soil. Sun. 3 & T2
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