Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Gladiolus

Species:

Gladiolus caryophyllaceus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds germinate prolifically after fire; a fire-follower in fynbos ecosystems.

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