Gladiolus italicus (Field Gladiolus or Common Sword-Lily.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | italicus |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Native to much of Eurasia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 -(-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 0 |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Often confused with G. communis, G. Italicus has narrow, oblong, side tepals and pellet-like, wingless seeds. |
| Habitat | Cultivated fields and desolate places. |
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