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Sword Lily, Hardy Gladiolus, Jacob's Ladder

Gladioluscommunis

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)

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Species

communis (KOM-yoo-nis)

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Synonym

Gladiolus communis subsp. communis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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negative

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