Gladiolus permeabilis
at Digging Dog
Sword Lily
These are not the easily obtainable hybrids—you can find those elsewhere. The beauty of our native
South African selections comes from the handsome sword-shaped leaves and spikes of unfussy, often
flaring blooms.
Belonging to the Iridaceae family, Gladioli have long been associated with strength of character, and we think its strongly upright, yet graceful presence can fashion an intriguing see-through veil for any border. Place them in a well drained site and, after the bloom is over, support strong corm
development by reducing water and trimming the stems to just beneath the lowest flowers. Provide winter
protection in colder areas. Gladiolus permeabilis 
A scented beauty whose long and slender funnel-shaped flowers display cream-colored petals of varying sizes, with central purplish stripes, while the lower ones and throats are marked by reddish violet streaks. Slender basal leaves feature a prominent midrib and together form an intriguing fan
shape beneath the delicate blooms.
Blooms May. Size: 2-1/2' high x 18"–2' wide; hardy to zone 8. Gladiolus permeabilis (P-1291)
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