Description

This garden plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red, coral/apricot, red, red-orange, or bright yellow flowers in late spring and summer. Colors change by variety. It requires sun to part shade. Little or no summer watering. This plant performs well in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery