Yellow Marsh Afrikaner
Gladiolus Tristis
Overview
The Yellow Marsh Afrikaner, Gladiolus tristis, is a perennial bulb with fragrant, creamy-yellow blooms and nocturnal aroma. Flowering stems reach up to 40 inches, offering a striking vertical accent in spring to early summer. Suitable for USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for cutting gardens and borders, it adds olfactory charm and visual appeal to landscape designs.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1.5–2.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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