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Gladiolus
Gladiolus spp.
Also known as: glad, sword lily
Tall sword-shaped flower spikes in vivid colors. Classic cut flower. Plant corms in spring for summer bloom. Dig corms in cold zones.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth4–6″
Height24–60″
Spread6–8″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
60–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 7–10
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 7–10
Plant corms after last frost 4–6 inches deep. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous bloom. Dig and store corms in zones below 7.
Companion Plants
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