Botanical name
Gladiolus gracilisFamily
IridaceaeCommon Name
Blou Pypie, Reed Bells, SandpypieDescription
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