| Common Name | Sword Lily |
| Family | Iritaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Internet |
| Origin | South Africa / Mediterranean Basin |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn blooms on tall spikes |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green, sword-shaped |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, fertile loamy soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent corm rot.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce watering after foliage yellows to allow dormancy
Full sun required for strong stems and vibrant coloration during growing season
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, switch to high phosphorus when flower spikes emerge
Cut spent flower spikes immediately; remove dead foliage in late autumn before corm storage
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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