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
- http://www.operationwildflower.org.za/index.php/component/joomgallery/gladioli/gladiolus-undulatus-judd-1-6277
- Wikipedia
- Redlist
- http://www.operationwildflower.org.za/index.php/component/joomgallery/gladioli/gladiolus-undulatus-judd-1-6277
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiolus_undulatus
- http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1549-191
Scientific name
Gladiolus undulatus
Common name(s)
Painted Lady