Gladiolus tristis

Also Known As

Yellow Marsh Afrikaner

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 12"

planting zones

7b-11

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Gladiolus tristis plant details

Gladiolus tristis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus tristis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, evening garden, fragrant, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus tristis

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one of the parents of Homoglad and looks much like it. The biggest difference is that G. tristis comes mainly in creamy-white. The dark green, rush-like leaves emerge in late fall and stay through spring. They'll go dormant in summer and can thus take very dry at that time, although they don't mind moderate summer water. Fragrant in the evenings. Sold in pots with several blooming-sized bulbs.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

An easily grown & elegant species Gladiolus native to South Africa. The large (2.5” - 3”), nicely shaped, flaring blooms come 3 at a time atop the tender stalks. Deliciously fragrant at night & when used as a cut flower. The scent is variously described as almond, honeysuckle or similar to “Night-scented Stock”. The narrow leaves emerge in the Fall & grow throughout Winter. Bloom is in Spring. Allow to go dry & dormant during Summer. A wonderful addition to the garden & an excellent cut flower.