Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Gladiolus
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Broomsedge grass
In German
Gladiolen
broomsedge Gras
In French
Glaïeul
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Gladiolus
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
mieczyk
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Gladiolus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gladiolus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Broomsedge
Season and care of Gladiolus and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Broomsedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Broomsedge Physical Information
Gladiolus and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Broomsedge are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Broomsedge
Care of Gladiolus and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.