Fragrant gladiolus

Gladiolus murielae Kelway

Fragrant flowers

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Toxic to pets

Hazardous parts

No hazardous parts found.

Preparation

Not applicable; this is an ornamental plant.

Hazard type

NC State's Plant Toolbox has no human poison section. This is not a statement that the plant is safe to eat.

Hazard route

none named by our sources

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

The pet verdict rests on the sources named in the source line.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Corms can stay in the ground over winter in USDA zones 7 to 10; colder climates need them lifted (NC State Extension).
Light: Full sun, 6 or more hours of direct sun a day, with some shelter from strong wind (NC State). Clemson HGIC says full sun to part shade.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 1.5 feet wide (NC State Extension)
Where it comes from: Tropical Africa (NC State); Kew lists Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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