Gladiolus undulatus

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Description

This plant has upright, flat, pointed, strap-like leaves and grows up to 1.5m tall. Found on damp mountain slopes of granite and sandstone and near stream banks.

Propagation instructions - seeds

Winter-growing Gladiolus plants can be grown from seeds or corms, which must be sown or planted in autumn, in well-drained soil.

Sources and references

Scientific name

Gladiolus undulatus

Common name(s)

Painted Lady

Vegetation types

Genus

Gladiolus

Family

Iridaceae