Acidanthera

Call it Peacock Flower, Abyssinian Gladiolus, Fragrant Gladiolus, Sword Lily, Acidanthera bicolor, Acidanthera murielae or Gladiolus callianthus. By any name, it is a lovely flower that is easy to grow.

Peacock Flower possesses a distinctive tropical elegance. It looks like other gladioli in most respects. The plant grows to 3 feet tall. Long flower spikes produce butterfly-like blossoms along the length. The height, bold foliage and showy flowers add interest to bulb gardens and perennial borders.

To learn more, read our article Peacock Flower-Lovely By Any Name