Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Gladiolus
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Mexican Hat
In German
Gladiolen
Mexican Hat
In French
Glaïeul
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Gladiolus
mexican Hat
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Mexican Hat
In Polish
mieczyk
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Gladiolus
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Gladiolus and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Hat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Gladiolus and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Gladiolus and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Gladiolus and Mexican Hat
Care of Gladiolus and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.