About Gladiolus angustus L.
Gladiolus angustus L. is a gladiolus species commonly called the long-tubed painted lady. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. This flowering plant is an herb that grows from a papery corm, and reaches an overall height of 30 to 60 centimeters. It produces basal, sword-shaped leaves that have prominent midveins. Each scape bears two or three flowers, accompanied by lance-shaped bracts. The flowers are funnel-shaped, and are colored white or cream, sometimes with a pink tint. It typically blooms from spring to early summer, which corresponds to the months of October to November in its native range. Fruits of this species often fail to develop. Though native to South Africa, Gladiolus angustus has become invasive in other regions and has naturalized across many locations, most notably Australia.
