Gladiolus tristis
at Digging Dog
Yellow Marsh Afrikaner
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 tristis 
So dainty and exquisite, this South African native is one of our favorite spring blooming bulbs. Rising from a stand of tall, rushlike narrow leaves, each flowering wand produces a trio of upturned, creamy yellow, tubular blossoms. Stippled with bronze and green, the large and lovely, flared flowers give off a sweet almond scent. For an untamed look, plant amidst grasses such as Sesleria and Miscanthus ‘Little Kitten’ or for contrasting foliage try Euphorbia ‘Blue Haze’.
Blooms April–May. Size: 3'–12" high x 0" wide; hardy to zone 8. Gladiolus tristis (p-1125)
Each $6.50
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