About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color White
Growth Habit Clumping
Bloom Season Late Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

Acidanthera murielae

Seed Type Bulb
Also known as Acidanthera Bicolor, Abyssinian Glad, Peacock Llily, Sword Lily

This plant goes by a variety of names including Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Sword Lily and Peacock Orchid. It’s native to the mountain areas of East Africa and had sword-shaped medium-green leaves that sit in an upright fan position. The fragrant star-shaped brilliant white flowers with dark purple throats are a late-blooming addition to gardens that blossom in late summer or early fall.

Planting Information

Planting Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Height 36 inches
Plant Spacing 3 to 6 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 7, 8, 9, 10
Bulb Size 8 to 10 cm circumference
View our Gladiolus Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
100 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 12.5 Sq. Ft
20 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 3.25 Sq. Ft
40 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 6.25 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Gladiolus acidanthera - Peacock Orchid Bulbs