Permeabilis Gladiolus (Gladiolus permeabilis edulis)

Family: Iridaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Gladiolus permeabilis edulis is a CORM growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tastes like chestnuts. — The roasted bulb tastes like chestnuts.

Habitat & North American Range

Shale slopes and stony ground. (Zone 8)