Terry: Goldblatt and Manning in their Gladiolus in Southern Africa state that G. serpenticola "flowers Early February to late March, rarely in January". Soils are high concentrations of toxic minerals , including unusually high magnesium/calcium ratios. They often are associated with high levels of iron and cobalt, and potentially toxic concentrations of chromium and nickel. Arnold On 05/04/12, terry frewin wrote: I'd appreciate any help with an ID for this glad, flowering now first week in May, mid autumn, small flower - thanks Terry http://flickr.com/photos/bohovalleyplants/… -- terry frewin 661 upper boho road boho 3669 03 5790 8635 0429 908 635