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David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology
Gladiolus was once known as sword lily because of the shape of its leaves.
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Improved types were first developed from crosses of several species native to the Mediterranean area of Europe. Later discovery of African species led to crosses, which produced the forerunners of the attractive large-flowered types we know today.
Although "glads," as they are commonly called, are used to a limited extent for landscape effect, their chief value is for cut flowers (Figure 1).
Their wide range of colors, sizes and flower types makes them particularly useful for flower arrangements They are spectacular flowers for exhibition in flower shows and are a specialty of many amateur growers.
Figure 1
Gladioli come in a wide array of colors and are excellent for floral arrangements.
Types
Although the specialist may be interested in growing some of the unusual species and classes, the home gardener is concerned basically with two types of glads: large-flowered and miniature.
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