| Common Name | Sword lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Chinon |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Summer flowering cormous plant, produces spikes of colorful blooms |
| Leaf Color | Green, sword-shaped |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam with good organic matter, bulb fertilizer at planting
Water regularly during active growth and flowering; reduce after blooms fade to prevent corm rot
Full sun required for optimal blooming; tolerate partial shade in very hot climates
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during vegetative growth phase
Remove spent flower spikes immediately; cut foliage only when yellowed for storage
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