Gladiolus x hortulanus

Gladiolus, Sword Lily

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, green, lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, salmon, white, yellow
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage