| Common Name | Sword Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Variety | New Wave |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Summer, tall flower spikes up to 1 meter |
| Leaf Color | Gray-green linear |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter for corm development
Regular watering during active growth; reduce significantly after foliage dies back in autumn
Full sun required for robust flowering and stem strength indoors or out
Apply bulb fertilizer at planting, feed monthly during growing season
Remove spent flower spikes to encourage seed production if desired, lift corms before frost
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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