The Gladiolus

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:breeding_behavior many hybrids exist
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adaptable to various climates
gptkbp:color_variation gptkb:blue
gptkb:red
gptkb:white
gptkb:yellow
gptkb:orange
purple
pink
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:sword_lily
gptkbp:cultivar many cultivars available
gptkbp:cultivation ornamental gardening
gptkbp:cultural_events symbol of honor
used in festivals
associated with weddings
featured in flower shows
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in floral arrangements
gptkbp:cultural_symbol birth flower for August
gptkbp:disease_resistance susceptible to certain diseases
gptkbp:edibility some species edible
gptkbp:family gptkb:Iridaceae
gptkbp:flower_color various colors
gptkbp:flowering_season summer
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Gladiator
gptkbp:harvest_time after flowering
gptkbp:height up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:historical_use used in traditional medicine
used in ancient Rome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gladiolus
gptkbp:landscape cut flowers
border plants
container gardening
mass plantings
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance once established
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
Mediterranean region
gptkbp:pests may attract aphids
gptkbp:pollinators insects
gptkbp:propagation_method bulbs
gptkbp:reproduction regular fertilization recommended
gptkbp:seasonal_activities provides summer color
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:symbolism strength and integrity
gptkbp:water_requirement moderate watering
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morris_&_Co._Ltd.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6