Gladiolus illyricus
Also Known As
- Illyrian Gladiolus
Plant type
bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Gladiolus illyricus plant details
Gladiolus illyricus is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gladiolus illyricus
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: cutting garden, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gladiolus illyricus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Gladiolus illyricus plant
How to Grow Gladiolus illyricus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Adi Hardy Gladiolus
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 36"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hardy Gladiolus
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Night Scented Gladiolus
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 6"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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