Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
Gladiolus
Common Name
American Basswood
Gladiolus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Gladiolen
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Glaïeul
In Spanish
tilo americano
Gladiolus
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Gladiolus
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
mieczyk
In Latin
American Basswood
Gladiolus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of American Basswood and Gladiolus
Season and care of American Basswood and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
American Basswood and Gladiolus Physical Information
American Basswood and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Gladiolus are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Basswood and Gladiolus
Care of American Basswood and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.