August 1, 2019 Gladiola, Edwin Way Teal, Franklyn Hugh Perring, Lord Byron, The Garden Chef, Repurposed Strawberry Jar, and Plants Named After People

Summary: 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 sepals, colored to look like petals, and 3 true petals, and 3 stamens.