| Common Name | Gladiolus, Sword Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Elegance |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid |
| Blooming | Summer, typically June to September depending on planting time |
| Leaf Color | Linear, grass-like green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, fertile loamy soil with organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.
Regular watering during growth phase, reduce after flowering to cure corms. Do not soak in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun for optimal blooming and strong stems.
Balanced fertilizer at planting, high phosphorus potassium during budding.
Cut spent flower spikes; allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting corms for storage in cold climates.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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