Description
Gladiolus wilsonii. (Iridaceae) Winter Pypie. It grows in open grassland in light loamy sand. It has short tubed white to cream fragrant flowers. Sowing : Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand : 2 parts compost : 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded. Locality: Makhanda. Harvest: October 2023
