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Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids]

Also Known As

  • Night Scented Gladiolus

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids] plant details

Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pale ivory green flowers with rusty red markings are fragrant at night. Truly wondrous to enjoy the scent of a mature clump. 2' tall stems.

Gardening facts about Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids] plant

How to Grow Gladiolus tristis [green hybrids]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 6"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 60"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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