Gladiolus cruentus (Iridaceae)

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Gladiolus cruentus
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The Gladiolus cruentus plant species is found in S. Africa - Drakensburg Mountains. It is a member of the Iridaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Gladiolus cruentus
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  Moore.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny sheltered position in a light sandy neutral to slightly acid soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7[1, 200]. Requires a stony gritty loam. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. This species is one of the parents of the cultivated garden gladiolis[200].

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