Gladiolus Species, Gladiola
Gladiolusorchidiflorus

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)
Species: orchidiflorus (or-kee-dee-FLOR-us)

Synonym:Gladiolus dregei

Synonym:Gladiolus viperatus

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Green
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

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)

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds