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| Gladiolus leptosiphon in habitat north of Oudtshoorn growing in enon-comglomerate (a mixture of pebbles and hardened sand). | Flowering in October and November. |
| Gladiolus leptosiphon Select and click for a larger image. |
| Distribution: | Africa: South Africa: Western Cape: Eastern cape: |
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Gladiolus leptosiphon is a rare bulb occuring from Ladismith in the Little Karoo to Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. These slender plants with thin leaves can grow to a height of some 60 cm when in flower.The creamy white/ yellowish flowers with reddish-brown markings occur in spring. This attractive bulb is regarded as a choice specimen in collections. |
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| Gladiolus leptosiphon in habitat north of Oudtshoorn growing in enon-comglomerate (a mixture of pebbles and hardened sand). | Flowering in October and November. |
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