Acidanthera bicolor
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Acidanthera bicolor

magpie gladiolus
Abyssinian gladiolus
peacock orchid

  family iridaceae 
  genus acidanthera 

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Identification
Genus  Acidanthera Species  bicolor Variety  Cultivar  Common names  magpie gladiolus   Abyssinian gladiolus   peacock orchid Family  IRIDACEAE Specimen number  S11047 Data source  Frgnt p320;Xeri p307
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' 6" - 2' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 07a-10b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Acidanthera bicolor has flowers that are faintly sweet. Abyssinian gladiolus (also known as peacock orchid and magpie gladiolus) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. It likes dry soils. This plant tolerates occasional periods of drought.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  yes Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  sweet scented Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity  Faint Fragrance category  Faintly sweet Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Acidanthera bicolor is a native plant in the natural environment.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Acidanthera bicolor is a seasonal bulb. Blossoms appear in June and continue through August. The flowers are typically of a white color.

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