Botanical name

Gladiolus gracilis

Family

Iridaceae

Common Name

Blou Pypie, Reed Bells, Sandpypie
Gladiolus gracilis
Gladiolus gracilis
Gladiolus gracilis
Gladiolus gracilis
Gladiolus gracilis
Gladiolus gracilis

Description

Slender cormous geophyte up to 45cm. About four narrow leaves 50cm long that are often rolled inwards giving a cylindrical appearance. Fragrant flowers are 30mm long are pale blue, occasionally pale pink to mauve, with purple and yellow streaks on the lower sepals.

Habitat

Mostly clay slopes, sometimes on granite

Flower Date

June to August