Gladiolus murielae
Gladiolus murielae
- Native to:
- Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Peter Forster (www.flickr.com) from Centobuchi, Italy,Sten,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Ton Rulkens (www.flickr.com) from Mozambique,Yuriy75,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Yuriy75
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Gladiolus
- Species:
- Gladiolus murielae
- USDA Symbol:
- GLMU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with well-drained soils
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 10C.