Gladiolus cardinalis

Common names: Superb Gladiolus, Corn-flag, Waterfall Gladiolus, New Year Lily

Genus: Gladiolus

Species: Gladiolus cardinalis

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Modern Genus: Gladiolus

Modern Species: Gladiolus cardinalis

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: crimson or scarlet witha white or cream diamond-shaped mark, bordered with mauve

Season: summer

Native Region: S Africa (SW Cape)

Artist: S. Edwards