Gladiolus illyricum
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Gladiolus illyricus is a wild species from western and southern Europe, closely related to Gladiolus italicus but distinguished by shorter anthers. It grows in heathland and dry meadows around the Mediterranean and on some Atlantic coasts, flowering in spring with spikes of magenta flowers. Grow in full sun, in well-drained, rather poor soil; the species is protected in parts of its natural range.
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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