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Acidanthera
What I know:
� A member of the Gladiolus family.
� Flowers in late summer (August/September).
� 3' tall flower stalks,
� Leaves are swordlike and 18"-24" long.
� Very aromatic.
� Not winter hardy, must be lifted in the fall.
� Apparently, if they are stored in the dark they will stay white, but if stored in daylight the rhyzomes will turn green (does not hurt them).
� Like bright sun, well drained soil.
� Plant after last frost.
� Can be container grown.
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