PL#2071
'Muriliae'
Gladiolus
Gladiolus callianthus murielae, also known as the Abyssinian sword-lily, is a fragrant, late-summer blooming bulb. It produces elegant white flowers with a deep purple blotch at the center, creating a striking contrast. The blooms are star-shaped and appear on slender, arching stems. This plant grows 2 to 3 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, it requires lifting and storage in colder climates. It pairs beautifully with asters and other late-season perennials, adding grace and fragrance to gardens and floral arrangements.
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- Genus
- Gladiolus
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- Cultivar
- Muriliae
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- Hardiness zones
- 7–11 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 2.5 ft
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 ft
- Description
- Gladiolus callianthus murielae, also known as the Abyssinian sword-lily, is a fragrant, late-summer blooming bulb. It produces elegant white flowers with a deep purple blotch at the center, creating a striking contrast. The blooms are star-shaped and appear on slender, arching stems. This plant grows 2 to 3 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, it requires lifting and storage in colder climates. It pairs beautifully with asters and other late-season perennials, adding grace and fragrance to gardens and floral arrangements.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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- Deer resistant
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- Thornless
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- Asexual propagation forbidden
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