Gladiolus Species
Gladiolus alatus
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus) (Info) |
| Species: | alatus (a-LAY-tus) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Gladiolus alatus var. algoensis |
| Synonym: | Gladiolus algoensis |
| Synonym: | Gladiolus galeatus |
Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Richmond, California
Houston, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
