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Gladiolus 'Black Walnut'

Gladiolusx hortulanus

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gladiolus (GLAD-ee-oh-lus)

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Species

x hortulanus (hor-tew-LAY-nus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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neutral

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