Arching stems hold fragrant white blooms with a deep maroon throat. Peacock orchid, the elegant late-summer cousin of the bold gladiolus.
Toxic to cats and dogs, and the corms (the bulbs) hold the most toxin. Drooling, vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea are the signs. Plant where a dog does not dig, and store lifted corms out of reach.
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 7-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- WhitePurple
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Gladiolus murielae is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Acidanthera unambiguously. The genus Gladiolus places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Acidanthera, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Gladiolus murielae will give you the most precise results.