Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia and you simply can't resist

and you simply can't resist

on their way to a mature size of 4' tall x 9' wide

but with a unique pattern of gold and white in the center of each leaf

The flowers of 'Hot Papaya' coneflower emerge orange but quickly change to a brilliant scarlet red

Iris x louisiana 'Geisha Eyes' is a favorite Louisiana iris selection with 30" tall flowering stalks in early May

Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia and you simply can't resistThis amazing Gladiolus dalenii hybrid was introduced to the market by the former Holbrook Nursery in NC after it was discovered in the frigid mountain town of Boone, NC, by extension agent Jeff Owen. The 4' tall stalks open in early June (NC) with medium sized flowers of peachy apricot, highlighted by a yellow center and red streaked throat attractive to hummingbirds. Although we list this as Zone 6, we have heard many reports of Zone 5 hardiness.