Peacock Orchid: ( Fragrant Gladiolus )

Family:    Iridaceae

Botanical Name:    Acidanthera bicolor var. muriale ( ass-ih-DAN-ther-uh )
Annual in my area, Zone 6.

Soil:    Well-drained, organic.

PH level:    7.0

Flower:    July / October         Photo 
 
Color:    White  Maroon

Height:    3'

Spread:    8"

Pests:    ?

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:    Consistently moist.

Propagation:    The small bulbs or offsets are detached and potted individually in the spring.

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Homoglossum: ( Redwing Butterfly )

Family:    Iridaceae

Botanical Name:    Gladiolus ( glad-i-ō ´lus )

Soil:    Potting.

PH level:    7.0

Flower:    ?        Photo 
                                                                     
Color:    Red  White

Height:    3'

Spread:     1'

Pests:    Corm rot, gray mold, aster yellows, spider mites, thrips, & aphids.

Light:    Full sun.

Water:    Consistently Moist.

Propagation:    Sow seed @ 59 F. in spring, or separate cormlets when dormant. 

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Gladiolus: ( Border mixed )

Family:    Iridaceae

Botanical Name:    Gladiolus  ( glad-i-ō ´lus )

Soil:    Average, well drained or store bought potting mix.

PH level:    7.0

Flower:    ?        Photo

Color:    All

Height:    3'

Spread:    1' 

Pests:    Corm rot, gray mold, aster yellows, spider mites, thrips, & aphids.

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:     Consistently Moist. 
  
Propagation:    Sow seed @ 59° F. in containers in a cold frame in spring, or separate cormlets when dormant. 

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