Gladiola:

Flower of the month for August and symbolizes strength of character.

Botanical (Latin) Name:  Gladiolus

The Roman sword was a gladius and a small sword was a gladiolus.

They get their name due to their sword-shaped leaves. The same word is the root for the word gladiator who was a soldier who lived or died by the sword.

Common Names: Gladiola, Glad, Corn-flag, Corn iris, and Sword-lily.

The names corn-flag and corn iris refer to the fact that they are unwelcome pests in corn and grain fields.  The name Sword lily comes from their Latin name.

History of the Gladious

Glads are a member of the iris family. Glads are mostly native to South America, but some species are found in the wild in Southern and Eastern Europe. Glads bloom from July until frost.  The florets range from 1" to 8" in diameter.

Floral Emblem:  Gladiolus

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Kathy Pearson
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423 Lakeview Drive
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