Gladiolus, Gladiola 'Green Star'

Gladiolusx hortulanus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)
Species
x hortulanus (hor-tew-LAY-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
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)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

South China, Maine

Sterling, Massachusetts

Easley, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Copperas Cove, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Sterling, MA | August 2012 | positive

I'm able to grow them here in zone 6 Sterling, MA. Of course, I grow them in a microclimate. I have a garden bed along the south facing f...Read More

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Copperas Cove, TX | December 2011 | positive

Grows beautifully here spreads slowly , and the big a plus for me is hummingbirds love them !

D
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Cool lime-green blooms.

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