Gladiola- The Daily Gardener

August 1, 2019 Gladiola, Edwin Way Teal, Franklin Hewitt Perrin, Lord Byron, The Garden Chef, Repurposed Strawberry Jar, and Plants Named After People

Are you growing Gladiola? The plants are also sometimes called the Sword Lily. Gladiola is Latin for a small sword. In Victorian times, the Gladiola meant, “You pierce my heart.” And the next time you see a Gladiola, take a closer look: Members of this family produce parts in multiples of three. There are 3…