Green Star Gladiolus
SKU: AM017370
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Overview
The lime-green flowers of Green Star Gladiolus are so unusual and versatile, you’ll find yourself pairing the tall, trumpet-filled spikes with all your favorite flowers. Plant individual corms between other summer bloomers for terrific contrast – or together for vertical pop! Full sun. Rich soil. Great cut flower. (Gladiolus)
key features
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Advantages
Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Cut Flowers
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
36-48" tall
Bulb Spacing
4 per sq ft
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost
SKU
AM017370
Description
(36-48" tall x 10" wide) Green Star Gladiolus is an easy-care garden favorite in an unusual color—green! It contrasts beautifully with reds, purples and blues or harmonizes gently with yellows and whites. Individual, trumpet-like flowers are borne on tall flower spikes (inflorescences) that emerge in summer from sword-shaped leaves. Flowers open slowly from the bottom up, revealing gentle tones of lime contrasted by white anthers. Green flowers are unusual in the garden, and you’re sure to turn the heads of your visitors. As a strong vertical bloomer, Green Star Gladiolus makes an excellent cut flower. Simply cut the spikes when the very first buds just begin to open for the longest lasting display. Glads prefer full sun and appreciate rich, well-drained soil that is moisture retentive. Shelter them from high winds or lightly stake the flowering spikes. Corms can be lifted and stored in fall in cold winter zones.
