Gladiolus vaginatus

Quick Characteristics:

Gladiolus vaginatus F.Bolus grows on limestone and clay loam slopes in fynbos and renosterveld from the Cape Peninsula to Caledon and Knysna. It has blue to gray flowers with dark streaks on the lower tepals and blooms late summer to fall. It is similar to Gladiolus exilis and Gladiolus mutabilis, but only has two leaves with lack blades. Height range: 30-50 cm. Photos taken near Napier by Cameron McMaster in the Overberg.