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Acidanthera murielae
(Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid)
Origin: Native of East Africa
Synonyms: Acidanthera bicolor, Gladiolus callianthus
Family: Iridaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 2-3'
Spacing: 6-9"
Blooms: Fragrant, 4" across, white, star-shaped, with maroon and scarlet eye, on sturdy 3' long stem, late Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous, deciduous, grassy, upright, green has midrib
Soil: Well-drained, rich, sandy, clayey, loamy, mildly acidic, neutral, moist
Water: Moderate
Uses: Mixed borders, slopes, rock garden, mass plant, cut flowers, container, cut flowers
Propagation: Corm/plant divisions
Caution: Plant may cause skin allergy - wear gloves when handling
Comments: Acidanthera murielae or Abyssinian Gladiolus or Fragrant Gladiolus or Peacock Orchid or Acidanthera bicolor or Gladiolus callianthus is a tender tropical perennial with an upright, clumping growth habit. It is a native of East Africa. In late Spring, Acidenthera murielae produces fragrant white blossoms with dark center on long stalk; 8 to 12 flowers appear on each stalk. The cut flowers of this heirloom plant makes a nice bouquet. It has upright, green linear grassy foliage with mid-rib. Alyssinian Gladiolus is easily propagated from corms or plant divisions. It thrives best in rich, sandy, clayey, loamy moist mildly acidic or neutral soil. Gladiolus callianthus is a butterfly and bird attractor. Mass plant Fragrant Gladiolus in rock gardens at intervals of a week apart for a continuous showcase of blossoms. Deers tend to avoid them. Mix plant Peacock Orchid in borders with other sturdier perennials so they can lend support. In Winter, dig Peacock Orchid bulbs and store in cool dry place for Spring planting. Acidanthera bicolor is long blooming. It adds colors to the Summer garden.
USDA Zones: 7-11
JennysGarden.com...Plant information, plant images and
growing conditions of Acidanthera murielae (Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid, Acidanthera bicolor, Gladiolus callianthus) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image of butterfly and bird attractor, Acidanthera murielae or Abyssinian Gladiolus or Fragrant Gladiolus or Peacock Orchid or Acidanthera bicolor or Gladiolus callianthus
Corm inquiries: jen@JennysGarden.com
