Gladiolus flanaganii, Suicide Lily intermittent water For heathers to remain looking

For heathers to remain looking good they need to be sheared once a year when the flowers fade

and blooming mid to late spring

Bloom time: November - a very early bloomer

Flowers emerge before the leaves and young pods are purportedly edible

A native of midwestern U

Gladiolus flanaganii, Suicide Lily intermittent water For heathers to remain lookingAdds stunning bright red vibrancy to full sun. The 2 inch blooms will keep coming through the summer. Tolerates some drought but does best with summer water. The common name refers to the great lengths that collectors would go to in order to collect the seeds from sharp cliffs in South Africa. Mature size: 10 inches T x 7 inches W Minimum temperature: 15 F