Gladiolus communis ssp. communis
Gladiolus communis ssp. communis
50 (100)cm, native to Spain, Sicily and N Africa from open grass land. Makes bright pink flowers with a white throat and white stripes on the lower petals. Very similar to Gladiolus italicus, yet the seeds of Gladiolus communis ssp. communis are smaller and winged, whereas those of Gladiolus italicus are larger and not winged. In contrast to Gladiolus palustris the winged seeds of Gladiolus communis ssp. communis are about half the size. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Completely winter hardy in Central Europe. The seeds are from true-to-type plants. USDA climate Zone 6. V-VI.More Details »