Gladiolus tristis 'Moonlight'

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Cormous perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and Southern Africa
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1-3 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
flower gardens
Flowering Season:
Winter and spring

Flower Color:
Pale yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Drought tolerant
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Grass-like 2 foot leaves appear in fall from tightly clustered corms. They are followed in early spring by slender 2-4 foot wands of moonlight yellow blossoms which are deliciously fragrant at night. Sun or light shade, most soils, little or no watering after the leaves wither. Hardy to 15 degrees F. or below.