Common Name(s): Turkish Marsh Gladiolus, Meadow Gladiolus Botanical Name: Gladiolus imbricatus Type: Perennial Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9 Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Average Bloom Color(s): Violet to carmine-red Bloom Period: Early summer Height: 24 to 18 inches Spacing: 6 to 9 inches Features: Showy blooms, good cut flower Precautions: None known Description: One of the less common gladiolus species, this Mediterranean native inhabits moist meadows and marshes where the richly colored blooms blaze against a grassy backdrop. Flower stalks appear from May to June supporting up to twelve brightly painted flowers. Among the hardiest of the gladiolas and also makes a good cut flower. Uses/Culture: Sunny beds and borders, pond margins, flood prone areas. Plant in full sun and rich, evenly moist soil for best performance; resents dry soils and periods of drought. Germination requirements: Germination occurs under cool, moist spring conditions, following periods of warm then cold stratification. Best sown to a cold frame in fall for germination to occur naturally in the spring.

• Seeds per packet: 10

Seeds per packet: 10