The Gladiolus

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf plant
gptkbp:accommodation goes dormant in winter
gptkbp:administrativeDivision divide corms every few years
gptkbp:aroma some varieties are fragrant
gptkbp:breedingSeason widely hybridized for traits
gptkbp:climate adaptable to various climates
gptkbp:colors summer
various colors
tubular flowers
different colors have different meanings
red, pink, yellow, white, purple
spike-like inflorescence
gptkbp:commonName sword lily
gptkbp:companionPlants works well with roses
gptkbp:cookingMethod after flowering
gptkbp:coolingSystem store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:cultivation ornamental gardening
spring
2-4 inches deep
gptkbp:culturalEvents featured in flower shows
gptkbp:culturalHeritage often associated with weddings
used in various cultural traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance used in floral arrangements
gptkbp:customerFeedback cut back after frost
gptkbp:diseaseResistance susceptible to fungal infections
gptkbp:family Iridaceae
gptkbp:fauna bees
susceptible to aphids
many hybrids available
gptkbp:floors 6-12 inches apart
gptkbp:genus Gladiolus
gptkbp:growthRate USDA zones 7-10
gptkbp:height up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod used_in_ancient_Rome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gladiolus
gptkbp:investmentFocus not considered invasive
gptkbp:isReferencedIn prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil
gptkbp:isSuitableFor some species edible
gptkbp:landscape used in borders and beds
gptkbp:lighting full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance requires deadheading
gptkbp:nationalFlower lasts up to 2 weeks
gptkbp:nativeTo Africa
Mediterranean region
gptkbp:propagationMethod corms
gptkbp:reproduction requires regular fertilization
gptkbp:seasonalActivities provides summer color
gptkbp:seedDispersal produces seeds after flowering
gptkbp:soilType well-drained soil
gptkbp:symbolism strength and integrity
gptkbp:varieties over 10,000 cultivars
gptkbp:waterManagement moderate watering