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    Gladiolus palustris

    Also Known As

    • Marsh Gladiolus
    • Sword Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Gladiolus palustris plant details

    Gladiolus palustris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus palustris

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus palustris

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to swampy meadows across central and southern Europe, this wonderful and uncommon species sports 3-8 gracefully curving purple-red flowers in a 1-sided 12-18" spike; lovely in containers and mixed beds; prefers loose, damp fertile soil. S/M-damp

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus palustris plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus palustris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Gladiolus papilio

    aka Butterfly Gladiolus, Goldblotch Gladiolus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Gladiolus dalenii 'Halloweenie'

    aka Gladioulus 'Halloweenie', Halloween Hardy Glad

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • dry in summer
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    Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus

    aka Gladiolus communis byzantinus, Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus 'Cruentus', Corn Flags

    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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    Gladiolus 'Adi'

    aka Adi Hardy Gladiolus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Gladiolus murielae

    aka Acidanthera bicolor, Acidanthera murielae, Gladiolus callianthus, Abyssinian Gladiolus, Gragrant Gladiolus, Peacock Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid, Sword Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Gladiolus murielae close-up, flower by Peter Forster
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