Albus gladiolus
Gladiolus colvillii 'Albus'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Albus' gladiolus (Gladiolus colvillii 'Albus') is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The white flowers have yellow stripes on the lowest petals and bluish anthers. They are fragrant, bloom from early to late summer, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Pairs well with May Night salvia, Feather reed grass, and Red-hot poker.