Glad For Gladiolus

These photos are of my neighbors beautiful Gladiolus and I was glad that I could enjoy them too. Notice the top bud as it opens.

There are approximately 260 species of Gladiolus which are in the iris family. The trumpet shaped flowers are in every color except for blue and they grow on one side of a spike, which grows 2-5 feet high.

Gladiolus bloom in July and August and attract different insects that are responsible for pollination, such as bees, wasps, flies and moths.

These flowers are the official birth flower for August.

Thanks for looking!