This South African native is known for its starry blooms and delicious scent, useful for upgrading a bouquet from simply beautiful to a sensory delight. The white flowers with purple throats spring from narrow stems and open one at a time, extending the blooming period. Slender foliage completes the form, which is slim, allowing these, like glads, to take up little square footage. Especially useful in small or tightly planted gardens.

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3-7 pkgs

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$6.26 ea

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Common Name:

Abyssinian lily, fragrant gladiolus, acidanthera, peacock orchid

Botanical Name:

Acidanthera bicolor murielae or Gladiolus callianthus

Exposure:

Full sun

Hardiness:

Zones 8-11, 7 with mulch, elsewhere lift in fall and store bulb indoors

Height:

24"-36"

Color:

Fragrant starry white blooms with dark purple throats

Bloom Time:

Late summer into fall

Bulb Size:

8-10 cm+, the largest size commercially available!

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