llustration of Gladiolus palustris by Otto Wilhelm Thomé (1885). [Public Domain]
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Genus: Gladiolus
Common Names: gladioli, sword lily
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Distribution: Africa, Europe, West Asia
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Gladiolus × papilio ex 'Ruby'
Common name(s): butterfly gladiola
Description: perennial; a clumping, iris relative from South Africa with blade-like foliage. Mid-summer brings successions of ruby-red flowers on long stalks to 3 ft. tall. Makes a long-lasting cut flower.
Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental, cut flowers, to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Drought: adapted to 2.5+ months of summer drought
Gladiolus × papilio 'Ruby's Pink'
Common name(s): butterfly gladiola
Description: perennial; a seedling of G. ex 'Ruby' raised by Wild Ginger Farm of Beavercreek, OR. A clumping, iris relative from South Africa with blade-like foliage. Mid-summer brings long flower stalks to 3 ft. tall covered in pink flowers with magenta guidelines and a flush of yellow in the throats. A long-lasting cut flower as well.
Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental, cut flowers, to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Drought: adapted to 2.5+ months of summer drought
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