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Sheathed Gladiolus

Gladiolus ecklonii

Also known as

Kxahla, Litsoantsoang, Makhabebe (Sothern Sotho), Sidvwana (Sw)

Full Sun
Easy care
Tender

8a-11b

USDA zone

-12°C

Minimum temperature

Flowering

  • spring
  • summer
  • autumn
  • winter

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Sheathed Gladiolus Overview

A cormous plant with beautiful, variously spotted, pink, red or purple flowers on a white background, in summer. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga.

Special features of Sheathed Gladiolus

Attracts bees

Other uses of Sheathed Gladiolus

Medicinal