Gladiolus segetum
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This name refers to Gladiolus segetum, a synonym of Gladiolus italicus, the field gladiolus of the Mediterranean basin, once common along the edges of cereal fields. It flowers in spring, with spikes of magenta-pink flowers on a slender, upright stem. Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil, even poor soil; a hardy, easy species, well adapted to summer drought and naturalising in meadows.
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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