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Non-native

Gladiolus

Gladiolus  —  Family: Iridaceae
Perennial USDA Zone 7-10

Tall spikes of dramatic summer flowers grown from corms. Excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Height 2–5 ft
Spread 0.5–1 ft
Sun Full Sun
Water Medium

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Season
Warm season
Soil
Well-drained

Traits

🪴 Container Friendly 🐝 Attracts Pollinators 🦋 Attracts Butterflies

🎯 Uses

Cut Flowers Pollinator Ornamental

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators 🦋 Butterflies

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b

Temp range: 0°F to 40°F

📍 Native Range

Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.

Also grows in (not native):

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN KS KY LA MD MA MI MS MO NV NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA WA WV

📅 Planting Calendar

🌱 Direct Sow
Plant Corms Spring
April – June

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