Gladiolus alatus

Common names: Wing-flowered Cornflag

Genus: Gladiolus

Species: Gladiolus alatus

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Gawler

Modern Genus: Gladiolus

Modern Species: Gladiolus alatus

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: brick-red to orange

Season: March to May (needs additional warmth to flower)

Native Region: Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum