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Gladiolus tristis
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Evening gladiolusBulbFamily: Iridaceae
- Height: 60cmSpread: 20cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
- Scented flowers
Flower colour:
Yellow
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Native to the marshy grasslands of southern Africa, Gladiolus tristis, or the evening gladiolus, is a spring-flowering perennial that grows from corms.
It's well suited to growing in an informal setting outdoors, but also makes a lovely potted specimen for a cool greenhouse.
In the UK, Gladiolus tristis benefits from being planted in full sun in a well-drained and humus-rich soil. Look out for the foliage, which emerges in autumn following summer dormancy, and support it with twiggy stems poked in the ground.
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Gladiolus ‘tristis’ and wildlife
Gladiolus ‘tristis’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Gladiolus ‘tristis’ poisonous?
Gladiolus ‘tristis’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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