Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia Jasminum officinale

Jasminum officinale

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

The deer-resistant clumps are topped in late winter with a stunning display of slaty-black flowers held just above the foliage

exfoliating bark and oval

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

Gladiolus dalenii Boone Mongolia Jasminum officinaleThis 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.