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    Gladiolus communis

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-39"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Gladiolus communis plant details

    Gladiolus communis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus communis

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 39 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus communis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grows in the wild in Switzerland, although rare. Bears 6-12 flowers per stalk, each with two lower petals being white with purple veins. Easy to grow in a well drained soil. Available August and onward as bulbs.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gladiolus communis plant

    How to Grow Gladiolus communis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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