Field Gladiolus, Italian Gladiolus, Common Sword-Lily, Cornfield Gladiolus, Gladiolus segetum
Gladiolus italicus (Field Gladiolus) is an upright, cormous perennial boasting loose spikes of up to 20 pinkish-purple flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), in late spring to early summer. Each flower is adorned with paler pink markings on the lower petals, and long stamens and styles protruding from the throat. They are borne above slender, sword-shaped, dark green leaves. Distributed across Southern Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean, Field Gladiolus prefers hot, dry conditions in summer once it goes dormant.
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Gladiolus |
Common names | Common Sword-Lily, Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Gladiolus |
Common names | Common Sword-Lily, Gladiolus, Sword-Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Gladiolus italicus (Field Gladiolus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Gladiolus italicus (Field Gladiolus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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