Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus

Byzantine Gladiolus

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, red
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect