Gladiolus dalenii (African Gladiolus)

Gladiolus dalenii is a showy bulbous perennial that produces beautiful orange and yellow flowers in the fall. Native to South Africa, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. The flowers are arranged on slender, erect spikes and each flower has six tepals. The plant has long, sword-shaped leaves and can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet.